Leica D-LUX
4
 vs
Nikon 1
J1

Leica D-LUX 4

Reasons to buy the Leica D-LUX 4

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Size
 Really small
Compact 109x56x27 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Nikon 1 J1

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J1

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,200 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Badge
 Phase detection video autofocus
fast and accurate
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Focus points
 Many focus points
135

differences

Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 4
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Weight Slightly lighter 248 g vs 277 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.1" vs 1.2"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
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Advantages of the Nikon J1
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 1,200 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 60 fps vs 2.5 fps
Help
 24x faster continuous shooting
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Sensor size Larger sensor 1" 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm
Help
 More than 2.5x larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/16000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 8x faster max shutter speed
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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
D-LUX 4:60s
J1:30s
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NEX-5N vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the NEX-5N vs the 1 J1
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the 1 J1
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the D5100 vs the 1 J1
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the 1 J1
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the 1 J1
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the 1 J1
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the 1 J1

Leica D-LUX 4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$799
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
Supports 24p No 24p support
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the D-LUX 4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$573
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$2,242
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the X1 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica D-LUX 3

Leica D-LUX 3

Pro digicam

$836
Weight Slightly lighter
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the D-LUX 3 vs the D-LUX 4

Nikon 1 J1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$797 - $947 with 10-30mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the 1 V1 vs the 1 J1
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the 1 J1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$433 body only
Touch screen Has a touch screen
3D Takes 3D photos
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the 1 J1
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens availability Much more lenses available
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Compare the D3100 vs the 1 J1
Sony NEX C3

Sony NEX C3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$548 with 16mm lens
Overall image quality Better image quality
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Compare the NEX C3 vs the 1 J1

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