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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Nikon 1 V3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and 1 V3 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The M-E Typ 220 was released 18 months before the 1 V3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the 1 V3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Nikon 1 V3

 M-E Typ 220 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 1 V3 M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedMarch 2014September 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 V3

 M-E Typ 220 1 V3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the 1 V3.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and 1 V3 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and 1 V3.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
69
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography info
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
46
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography info
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
35
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 V3
 Leica M-E Typ 220Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Nikon 1 V3
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 2500 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 gr (1.29 pounds) 381 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 52
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.7
DXO Low light score 787 384
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $997