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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
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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 |