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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 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
  • Announced November 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 262
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and 1 J2 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 3 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon 1 J2

 M Typ 262 1 J2 
ReleasedNovember 2015August 2012More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Leica M Typ 262

 1 J2 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 J2

 M Typ 262 1 J2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the 1 J2.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and 1 J2 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and 1 J2.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will show more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography details
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others (238 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography highlights
50
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J2
58
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (238g)
has built in flash
low battery power (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging info
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 J2
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica M Typ 262 Nikon 1 J2
Otherwise known as Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-11-19 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro Expeed 3
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon 1
Total lenses 59 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
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 All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,069 $550