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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica TL2 versus Nikon 1 AW1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TL2 was announced 3 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL2 grades vs the 1 AW1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 TL2 1 AW1 
RevealedJuly 2017September 2013More recent by 47 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Leica TL2

 1 AW1 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 AW1

 TL2 1 AW1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL2 versus Nikon 1 AW1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL2 and the 1 AW1.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and 1 AW1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and 1 AW1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica TL2 will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TL2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Nikon 1 AW1
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
60
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography advice
63
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 AW1
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 AW1
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
29
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Leica TL2Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica TL2 Nikon 1 AW1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-07-10 2013-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXPEED 3A
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 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon 1
Available lenses 4 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 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 All around 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 250 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,195 $0