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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2014
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon 1 J1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was introduced 2 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T Type 701 scores vs the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 J1

 T Type 701 1 J1 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2012More modern by 28 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k460kCrisper display (+840k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica T Type 701

 1 J1 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J1

 T Type 701 1 J1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the 1 J1.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and 1 J1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and 1 J1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica T Type 701 will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher T Type 701 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography information
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
69
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (234 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (230 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic socket
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J1
 Leica T Typ 701Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica T Typ 701 Nikon 1 J1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-24 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4944 x 3278 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 mounting type Leica L Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 4 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,300 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 56
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 11.0
DXO Low light score 1082 372
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,603 $625