Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched March 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Below is a extended analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and 1 V3 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M Typ 240 was launched 18 months earlier than the 1 V3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M Typ 240 scores against the 1 V3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon 1 V3
| M Typ 240 | 1 V3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica M Typ 240
| 1 V3 | M Typ 240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon 1 V3
| M Typ 240 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 and the 1 V3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and 1 V3 is 74 and 87 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and 1 V3.
Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF 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 good deal more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
| Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon 1 V3 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2014-03-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed 4A |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 171 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
| Available lenses | 59 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 381 gr (0.84 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 84 | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 1860 | 384 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 310 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL20a |
| 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 |
| Launch price | $5,479 | $997 |