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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Nikon 1 J4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 9 years later than the 1 J4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the 1 J4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Nikon 1 J4

 M11 Monochrome 1 J4 
RevealedApril 2023April 2014More recent by 110 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution2333k1037kSharper display (+1296k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 1 J4 M11 Monochrome 

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J4

 M11 Monochrome 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome has physical dimensions 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 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the 1 J4.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and 1 J4 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and 1 J4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
90
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
56
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery (700 shots)
max fps very slow (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography features
71
great battery (700 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (60MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica M11 MonochromeNikon 1 J4
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Nikon 1 J4
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-04-14 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 9528 x 6328 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 50000 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 62 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,333 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $9,195 $600