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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon 1 J4
(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
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 13 months earlier than the 1 J4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 J4 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 J4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 J4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 J4 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 J4.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 J4 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography features
49
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging highlights
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $600