Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 J1
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Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced September 2009
- Successor is Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2012
- New Model is Nikon 1 J2
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The following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 J1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M9 was revealed 3 years earlier than the 1 J1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the M9 grades against the 1 J1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 & Nikon 1 J1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Nikon 1 J1
| M9 | 1 J1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica M9
| 1 J1 | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | September 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Nikon 1 J1
| M9 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M9 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M9 against the 1 J1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and 1 J1 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and 1 J1.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M9 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M9 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Leica M9 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
| Leica M9 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica M9 | Nikon 1 J1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-09-09 | 2012-01-20 |
| Body design | 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 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 135 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica M | Nikon 1 |
| Total lenses | 59 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/60 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 585 gr (1.29 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 69 | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 884 | 372 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 230 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $2,750 | $625 |