Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J3

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and 1 J3 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The M11 Monochrome was announced 9 years after the 1 J3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the 1 J3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome & Nikon 1 J3. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome has got outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the 1 J3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and 1 J3 is 76 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and 1 J3.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will resolve extra detail with its extra 46 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome provides a benefit in sensor tech.