Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 V3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 V3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and 1 V3 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 7 months later than the 1 V3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 V3. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the 1 V3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and 1 V3 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and 1 V3.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.