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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 AW1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and 1 AW1 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 2 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the 1 AW1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 M Typ 262 1 AW1 
AnnouncedNovember 2015September 2013Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 1 AW1 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 AW1

 M Typ 262 1 AW1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 and the 1 AW1.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and 1 AW1 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and 1 AW1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
60
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Sports photography camera
50
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
60
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 AW1
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging factors
22
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
29
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Nikon 1 AW1
Also called as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2013-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro EXPEED 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 356 gr (0.78 lb)
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 not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 428
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $5,069 $0