Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J1
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Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Introduced July 2007
(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
- Successor is Nikon 1 J2
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Below, we will be looking at the Leica M8 and Nikon 1 J1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the 1 J1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the M8 (APS-H) and 1 J1 (1") feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M8 was unveiled 5 years before the 1 J1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M8 grades versus the 1 J1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Nikon 1 J1
| M8 | 1 J1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M8
| 1 J1 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2007 | More modern by 54 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Nikon 1 J1
| M8 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M8 vs the 1 J1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and 1 J1 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and 1 J1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The M8 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged M8 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
| Leica M8 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica M8 | Nikon 1 J1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2007-07-31 | 2012-01-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-H | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 27 x 18mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 486.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 135 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 13 |
| Crop factor | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/60s |
| 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 591g (1.30 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 59 | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 663 | 372 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 550 shots | 230 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $4,400 | $625 |
