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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 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
  • Released July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J4
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica TL2 versus Nikon 1 J3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL2 was launched 3 years later than the 1 J3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL2 grades against the 1 J3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon 1 J3

 TL2 1 J3 
RevealedJuly 2017November 2013Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Leica TL2

 1 J3 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 J3

 TL2 1 J3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL2 vs the 1 J3.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and 1 J3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and 1 J3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will give more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TL2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
59
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography information
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
58
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Travel photography camera
63
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic port
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 J3
 Leica TL2Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica TL2 Nikon 1 J3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4014 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 135
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 4 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60 seconds
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 420
Other
Battery life 250 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,195 $170