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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 9 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the 1 J1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J1 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2012Fresher by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 features physical measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give you greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J1
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J1
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging advice
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon 1 J1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 58 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 380 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $625