Leica M11 Monochrome vs Nikon 1 J5

The following is a in depth comparison of the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and 1 J5 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 8 years after the 1 J5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M11 Monochrome grades versus the 1 J5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Nikon 1 J5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the 1 J5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and 1 J5 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and 1 J5.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will resolve more detail because of its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.