Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Released April 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched September 2013
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 AW1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is very similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe T Type 701 was manufactured 8 months after the 1 AW1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the T Type 701 scores against the 1 AW1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 and Nikon 1 AW1. The entire galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 AW1
T Type 701 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | September 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1300k | 921k | Clearer display (+379k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Leica T Type 701
1 AW1 | T Type 701 |
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Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 AW1
T Type 701 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 has physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
See the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 AW1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the T Type 701 vs the 1 AW1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and 1 AW1 is 85 and 86 respectively.
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and 1 AW1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica T Type 701 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent T Type 701 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 AW1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 AW1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-04-24 | 2013-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXPEED 3A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 4 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,300 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/60 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lb) | 356 gr (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | 428 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,603 | $0 |