Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Updated by Nikon 1 J2

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

The M Edition 60 was introduced 2 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the 1 J1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Nikon 1 J1
M Edition 60 | 1 J1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 33 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M Edition 60
1 J1 | M Edition 60 |
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Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J1
M Edition 60 | 1 J1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the 1 J1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and 1 J1 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and 1 J1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will result in extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher M Edition 60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Nikon 1 J1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-23 | 2012-01-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 59 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/60 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 pounds) | 234g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 372 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | - | $625 |