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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Refreshed by Leica TL2
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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica TL and Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the TL (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The TL was released 2 years later than the 1 V3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL scores vs the 1 V3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon 1 V3

 TL 1 V3 
AnnouncedNovember 2016March 2014More recent by 33 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1037kClearer screen (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica TL

 1 V3 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon 1 V3

 TL 1 V3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Leica TL and Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL and the 1 V3.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and 1 V3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TL is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
69
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography features
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
70
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
includes focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
low battery (310 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Nikon 1 V3
 Leica TLNikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica TL Nikon 1 V3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2014-03-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Nikon 1
Total lenses 4 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 381 grams (0.84 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 310 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,009 $997