Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 S1

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.

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.

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.

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.