Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J2

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica M8 and Nikon 1 J2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the 1 J2 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the M8 (APS-H) and 1 J2 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The M8 was manufactured 6 years before the 1 J2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M8 grades versus the 1 J2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 and Nikon 1 J2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M8 and the 1 J2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and 1 J2 is 79 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and 1 J2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M8 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older M8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.