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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(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
Nikon 1 V3
(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  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon 1 V3

 T Type 701 1 V3 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k1037kCrisper screen (+263k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica T Type 701

 1 V3 T Type 701 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 V3

 T Type 701 1 V3 
AnnouncedApril 2014March 2014Same 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).

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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.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography details
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography advice
69
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
68
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
35
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Nikon 1 V3
 Leica T Typ 701Nikon 1 V3
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