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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J3
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica TL versus Nikon 1 J2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TL (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the TL (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TL was brought out 4 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL grades against the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon 1 J2

 TL 1 J2 
RevealedNovember 2016August 2012More modern by 52 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Leica TL

 1 J2 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon 1 J2

 TL 1 J2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL vs the 1 J2.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and 1 J2.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica TL will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TL provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography factors
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography factors
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (238g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography info
70
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average in class (238g)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Nikon 1 J2
 Leica TLNikon 1 J2
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica TL Nikon 1 J2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12500 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Nikon 1
Number of lenses 4 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 363
Other
Battery life 400 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,009 $550