Leica M8 vs Nikon 1 V3

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica M8 versus Nikon 1 V3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and 1 V3 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M8 was launched 7 years before the 1 V3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the M8 grades versus the 1 V3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 & Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M8 vs the 1 V3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M8 and 1 V3 is 79 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M8 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.