Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Announced November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Released April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon 1 J4
| Fujifilm X-A1 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-A1
| 1 J4 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+117k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 J4
| Fujifilm X-A1 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | April 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the 1 J4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 J4 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 J4.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A1 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A1 | Nikon 1 J4 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2014-04-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5232 x 3488 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 171 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
| Total lenses | 54 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 300 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL22 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $600 |