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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84 Imaging
40 Features
68 Overall
51

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Nikon 1 V1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and 1 V1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 9 months later than the 1 V1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Nikon 1 V1

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 1 V1 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 1 V1 M-E Typ 220 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 V1

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 1 V1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
See the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Nikon 1 V1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the 1 V1.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and 1 V1 is 79 and 84 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and 1 V1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer M-E Typ 220 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography advice
71
 has manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 no liveview feature
54
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography factors
65
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
62
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
46
 good MP (18MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no liveview feature
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
53
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography features
57
 good MP (18MP)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
41
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
61
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
 good MP (18MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 no liveview feature
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
60
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging information
9
 no video recording
30
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone support
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 V1
 Leica M-E Typ 220Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Nikon 1 V1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 2500 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon 1
Total lenses 59 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 54
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.0
DXO Low light rating 787 346
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $670