Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is very comparable but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was revealed 5 months after the 1 J3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T Type 701 grades against the 1 J3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 and Nikon 1 J3. The full galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T Type 701 and the 1 J3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and 1 J3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and 1 J3.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica T Type 701 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.