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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 10 months later than the 1 J4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J4 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2014More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J4 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J4.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 J4 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography information
58
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
70
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
34
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $370 $600