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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 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
  • Released September 2012
Nikon 1 J4
(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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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon 1 J4

 M Typ 240 1 J4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica M Typ 240

 1 J4 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedApril 2014September 2012Newer by 19 months
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 J4

 M Typ 240 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
56
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
67
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography features
55
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
63
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (300 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging features
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica M Typ 240Nikon 1 J4
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