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Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • New Model is Leica M11
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J2
Photography Glossary

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The M10 was introduced 5 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M10 scores versus the 1 J1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Nikon 1 J1

 M10 1 J1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2012More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M10

 1 J1 M10 

Common features in the Leica M10 and Nikon 1 J1

 M10 1 J1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 against the 1 J1.

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and 1 J1 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and 1 J1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M10 will provide greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer M10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
48
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography details
69
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography highlights
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 shots)
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Nikon 1 J1
 Leica M10Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M10 Nikon 1 J1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3992 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Highest flash synchronize - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 56
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.0
DXO Low light rating 2133 372
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $7,595 $625