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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(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
  • Revealed April 2014
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was manufactured at a similar time to the 1 J4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the T Type 701 grades versus the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 J4

 T Type 701 1 J4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k1037kCrisper screen (+263k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica T Type 701

 1 J4 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J4

 T Type 701 1 J4 
AnnouncedApril 2014April 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 comes with outer 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 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T Type 701 vs the 1 J4.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and 1 J4 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and 1 J4.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T Type 701 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
56
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography info
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (232 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography info
54
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
69
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (232g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging information
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
34
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (232g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica T Typ 701Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Nikon 1 J4
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 4 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,300k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,603 $600