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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Leica M9
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Nikon 1 J4

 M9-P 1 J4 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica M9-P

 1 J4 M9-P 
IntroducedApril 2014June 2011More modern by 34 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 J4

 M9-P 1 J4 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
70
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (232g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
44
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M9-P
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
54
resolution is good (18MP)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica M9-PNikon 1 J4
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