Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3
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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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49 Features
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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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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview
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.
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The 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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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon 1 V3
M Typ 240 | 1 V3 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica M Typ 240
1 V3 | M Typ 240 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Examine the Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 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)
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.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-V3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-V3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-V3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Nikon-1-V3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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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 |