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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
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
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J2
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 11 years after the 1 J1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the 1 J1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Nikon 1 J1

 M11 Monochrome 1 J1 
AnnouncedApril 2023January 2012Newer by 137 months
Screen resolution2333k460kCrisper screen (+1873k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 1 J1 M11 Monochrome 

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J1

 M11 Monochrome 1 J1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the 1 J1.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and 1 J1 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and 1 J1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give extra detail having an extra 50MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography info
90
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
74
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is amazing (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery (700 CIPA)
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography details
71
great battery (700 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is amazing (60MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (234g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is amazing (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J1
 Leica M11 MonochromeNikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica M11 Monochrome Nikon 1 J1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-04-14 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 62 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 2,333k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/60 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score 100 56
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.0
DXO Low light score 3376 372
Other
Battery life 700 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $9,195 $625