Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and 1 J2 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 2 months after the 1 J2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Nikon 1 J2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the 1 J2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and 1 J2 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and 1 J2.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.