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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2012
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and 1 AW1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 12 months prior to the 1 AW1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the 1 AW1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 M Typ 240 1 AW1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 1 AW1 M Typ 240 
RevealedSeptember 2013September 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 AW1

 M Typ 240 1 AW1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the 1 AW1.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and 1 AW1 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and 1 AW1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 AW1
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
59
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
67
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Nikon 1 AW1
55
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
59
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Nikon 1 AW1
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging info
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
29
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Leica M Typ 240Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Nikon 1 AW1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXPEED 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon 1
Total lenses 59 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 356 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 51
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 10.9
DXO Low light rating 1860 428
Other
Battery life 500 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $5,479 $0