Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 J1
T Type 701 | 1 J1 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 28 months |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+840k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Leica T Type 701
1 J1 | T Type 701 |
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Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J1
T Type 701 | 1 J1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon 1 J1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
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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 |