Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 5 years after the 1 J4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing 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-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the 1 J4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 J4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 J4.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.