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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica M9
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 S2
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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Leica M9-P versus Nikon 1 S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and 1 S1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was revealed 24 months prior to the 1 S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the M9-P scores vs the 1 S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Nikon 1 S1

 M9-P 1 S1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Leica M9-P

 1 S1 M9-P 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 S1

 M9-P 1 S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Leica M9-P versus Nikon 1 S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M9-P compared to the 1 S1.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and 1 S1 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and 1 S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M9-P will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average (197 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
44
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than average (197g)
built-in flash
bad battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M9-P
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
9
lack of video recording
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (197 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Leica M9-P vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Nikon 1 S1
 Leica M9-PNikon 1 S1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica M9-P Nikon 1 S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-06-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5212 x 3472 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 2500 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 59 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 56
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 854 397
Other
Battery life 350 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $7,995 $231