Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1
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![Leica T Typ 701 front Leica T Typ 701 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-T-Typ-701/Leica-T--Type-701-front.jpg)
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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
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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.
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The 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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Nikon-1-AW1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Nikon-1-AW1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Nikon-1-AW1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Nikon-1-AW1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |