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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J3
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was revealed 4 years after the 1 J2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL2 scores versus the 1 J2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon 1 J2

 TL2 1 J2 
AnnouncedJuly 2017August 2012More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Leica TL2

 1 J2 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 J2

 TL2 1 J2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica TL2 enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL2 compared to the 1 J2.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and 1 J2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica TL2 will give extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TL2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Nikon 1 J2
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (238 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography features
62
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography information
63
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (238g)
has built in flash
terrible battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J2
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (238 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 J2
 Leica TL2Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica TL2 Nikon 1 J2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-07-10 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Nikon 1
Total lenses 4 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
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 250 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $2,195 $550