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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 8 years after the 1 J2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the 1 J2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J2 
RevealedJanuary 2021August 2012Newer by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outside dimensions 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 J2 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (238g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography highlights
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography features
88
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is excellent (26MP)
selfie friendly display
60
lighter than others in class (238g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon 1 J2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3
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 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 58 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life 380 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $849 $550