Nikon J3 vs Leica C

Nikon J3 advantages over Leica C

• Larger sensor
  1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Less expensive
  $600 vs $699 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 2.86 vs 1.90 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  J3 test data on DxO Mark C test data on DxO Mark
  420 vs 193 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• More pixels
  14.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Slow-motion videos
  Yes vs No
  Shoot slow-motion videos
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light