Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2 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)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Successor is Nikon 1 J3

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon 1 J2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

The T Type 701 was launched 21 months later than the 1 J2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the 1 J2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Nikon 1 J2. The complete galleries are provided at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 J2
T Type 701 | 1 J2 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 21 months |
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+379k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Leica T Type 701
1 J2 | T Type 701 |
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Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J2
T Type 701 | 1 J2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon 1 J2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 vs the 1 J2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and 1 J2.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T Type 701 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica T Type 701 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer T Type 701 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 J2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 J2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-04-24 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,300k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/60s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 lbs) | 238g (0.52 lbs) |
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 Overall score | 75 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | 363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,603 | $550 |