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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 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
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica TL2 versus Nikon 1 J4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The TL2 was announced 3 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL2 matches up against the 1 J4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon 1 J4

 TL2 1 J4 
AnnouncedJuly 2017April 2014Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1037kSharper display (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica TL2

 1 J4 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 J4

 TL2 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica TL2 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL2 against the 1 J4.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and 1 J4 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and 1 J4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica TL2 will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TL2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
56
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (232g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography info
63
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (232g)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (300 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica TL2Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica TL2 Nikon 1 J4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-07-10 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
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 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon 1
Total lenses 4 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,195 $600