Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon 1 J4

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon 1 J4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and 1 J4 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 10 months later than the 1 J4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon 1 J4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the 1 J4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and 1 J4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and 1 J4.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 J4 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.