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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 J4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019April 2014Newer by 66 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1037kClearer display (+1723k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 J4 
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
56
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography advice
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography details
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
88
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
has focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
no image stabilization
34
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 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 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $600