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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica TL versus Nikon 1 AW1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is very well matched but the TL (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL was released 3 years after the 1 AW1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL matches up versus the 1 AW1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon 1 AW1

 TL 1 AW1 
IntroducedNovember 2016September 2013More modern by 39 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Leica TL

 1 AW1 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon 1 AW1

 TL 1 AW1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica TL provides physical 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 AW1 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL compared to the 1 AW1.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and 1 AW1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and 1 AW1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica TL will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger TL is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 AW1
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
59
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Sports photography camera
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
59
max fps high (60.0 fps)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography info
Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography info
70
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
29
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Nikon 1 AW1
 Leica TLNikon 1 AW1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica TL Nikon 1 AW1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2013-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXPEED 3A
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/60 secs
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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 356 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 428
Other
Battery life 400 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,009 $0