Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was manufactured 7 months before the 1 J1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M9-P grades against the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P & Nikon 1 J1. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M9-P provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M9-P against the 1 J1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and 1 J1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and 1 J1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M9-P due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M9-P will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M9-P will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.