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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(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
Nikon 1 J4
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-M1 1 J4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-M1 1 J4 
LaunchedSeptember 2013April 2014Same generation
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
56
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography features
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography info
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (232 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging highlights
31
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (232g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon 1 J4
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