Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J4

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and 1 J4 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The M8 was launched 7 years earlier than the 1 J4 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M8 grades versus the 1 J4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 & Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M8 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 J4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M8 compared to the 1 J4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and 1 J4 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and 1 J4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M8 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.