Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 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
- Launched April 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced March 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 V2

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The T Type 701 was manufactured 2 months after the 1 V3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T Type 701 grades vs the 1 V3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 and Nikon 1 V3. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 V3
T Type 701 | 1 V3 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+263k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica T Type 701
1 V3 | T Type 701 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 V3
T Type 701 | 1 V3 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
See the Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the 1 V3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and 1 V3.
As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica T Typ 701 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-24 | 2014-03-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 5232 x 3488 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 171 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 4 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,300 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lbs) | 381 grams (0.84 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | 384 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 310 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | EN-EL20a |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,603 | $997 |