Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J4

Following is a detailed overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 J4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is fairly close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 19 months prior to the 1 J4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the 1 J4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and 1 J4 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and 1 J4.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.