Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon 1 J3

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon 1 J3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and 1 J3 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was released 18 months prior to the 1 J3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the 1 J3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom & Nikon 1 J3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M-Monochrom and the 1 J3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and 1 J3 is 78 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and 1 J3.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be behind in sensor innovation.