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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
Nikon 1 J1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Nikon 1 J1

 M Edition 60 1 J1 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 1 J1 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J1

 M Edition 60 1 J1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography factors
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (234g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography information
63
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (234g)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J1
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging information
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (234g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J1
 Leica M Edition 60Nikon 1 J1
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