Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-A2 | 1 J4 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | April 2014 | More recent by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-A2
1 J4 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper display (+117k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-A2 | 1 J4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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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 |