Leica M10 vs Nikon 1 J3

Let's look much closer at the Leica M10 and Nikon 1 J3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and 1 J3 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was revealed 3 years later than the 1 J3 and that is a fairly serious 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 comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M10 scores vs the 1 J3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Nikon 1 J3. The full galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M10 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Leica M10 and Nikon 1 J3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 and the 1 J3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and 1 J3 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and 1 J3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M10 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.