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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Nikon 1 S1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Nikon 1 S1

 M Edition 60 1 S1 
RevealedSeptember 2014June 2013More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 1 S1 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 S1

 M Edition 60 1 S1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (197 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
63
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
61
lighter than average (197g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging info
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic support
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (197g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 S1
 Leica M Edition 60Nikon 1 S1
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