Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4
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![Leica M Typ 240 front Leica M Typ 240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M_Typ_240_0.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 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
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
- Updated by Nikon 1 J5
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 J4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
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The M Typ 240 was launched 19 months prior to the 1 J4 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon 1 J4
M Typ 240 | 1 J4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica M Typ 240
1 J4 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+117k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 J4
M Typ 240 | 1 J4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the 1 J4.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-J4-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and 1 J4 is 74 and 92 respectively.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-J4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and 1 J4.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-J4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-J4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon 1 J4 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5232 x 3488 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 pounds) | 232g (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 84 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1860 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $5,479 | $600 |