Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 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
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 S2
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and 1 S1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M Edition 60 was released 16 months after the 1 S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the 1 S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 & Nikon 1 S1. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Nikon 1 S1
M Edition 60 | 1 S1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Leica M Edition 60
1 S1 | M Edition 60 |
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Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 S1
M Edition 60 | 1 S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 against the 1 S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and 1 S1 is 74 and 92 respectively.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and 1 S1.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will give more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Nikon 1 S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Nikon 1 S1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-23 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/60 secs |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 397 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Form of battery | - | 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 | - | $231 |