Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 AW1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon 1 AW1
M Typ 240 | 1 AW1 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Leica M Typ 240
1 AW1 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 AW1
M Typ 240 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon 1 AW1 | |
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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 |