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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 6 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J4 
LaunchedJanuary 2021April 2014More modern by 83 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J4 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with exterior 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 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).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
56
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography details
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic resolution (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (232g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (300 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon 1 J4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 58 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364g (0.80 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $849 $600