Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4
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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
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- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched June 2011
- Superseded the Leica M9
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
- Successor is Nikon 1 J5
Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Leica M9-P versus Nikon 1 J4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M9-P was introduced 3 years before the 1 J4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the M9-P matches up against the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Nikon 1 J4
M9-P | 1 J4 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica M9-P
1 J4 | M9-P | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | June 2011 | More modern by 34 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 J4
M9-P | 1 J4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Leica M9-P versus Nikon 1 J4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M9-P and the 1 J4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and 1 J4 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and 1 J4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The M9-P has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged M9-P will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Leica M9-P | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica M9-P | Nikon 1 J4 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-06-21 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 5232 x 3488 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 59 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $7,995 | $600 |