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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica M Typ 262 versus Nikon 1 J1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 3 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the M Typ 262 grades against the 1 J1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon 1 J1

 M Typ 262 1 J1 
AnnouncedNovember 2015January 2012More modern by 47 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 1 J1 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 J1

 M Typ 262 1 J1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the 1 J1.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and 1 J1 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and 1 J1.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will show more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography factors
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography information
50
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography advice
58
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
22
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
missing mic jack
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 J1
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 262 Nikon 1 J1
Also Known as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-11-19 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon 1
Total lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
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