Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J1

Below is a detailed review of the Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was brought out 5 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL2 grades against the 1 J1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 & Nikon 1 J1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 offers exterior measurements 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 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL2 against the 1 J1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and 1 J1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and 1 J1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica TL2 will give you more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TL2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.