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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65
Leica TL2 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
39
Features
68
Overall
50

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 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
  • Old Model is Leica TL
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V2
Photography Glossary

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 V1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was unveiled 5 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL2 grades against the 1 V1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon 1 V1

 TL2 1 V1 
ReleasedJuly 2017January 2012Fresher by 67 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k921kClearer display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Leica TL2

 1 V1 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 V1

 TL2 1 V1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 enjoys outside 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 V1 has sizing of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL2 vs the 1 V1.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and 1 V1 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and 1 V1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica TL2 will resolve more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
62
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography information
63
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
41
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging information
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Nikon 1 V1
 Leica TL2Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica TL2 Nikon 1 V1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-07-10 2012-01-20
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 area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Nikon 1
Available lenses 4 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,195 $670