Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J4

The following is a extensive comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 6 months after the 1 J4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Edition 60 grades against the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J4. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the 1 J4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and 1 J4 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and 1 J4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.