Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Successor is Nikon 1 J5

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 6 months prior to the 1 J4 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J4. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-M1 | 1 J4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-M1
1 J4 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-M1 | 1 J4 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same generation |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 has outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the 1 J4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 J4 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 J4.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J4 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-M1 | Nikon 1 J4 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-09-17 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5232 x 3488 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 54 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | 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 | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $600 |