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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
52
Overall
54
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
48
Features
62
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 21 months before the 1 J4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades vs the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 J4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k1037kSharper screen (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedApril 2014June 2012Newer by 21 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 J4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J4 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
55
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography highlights
44
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
61
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography features
53
good megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (232g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging factors
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
34
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Nikon 1 J4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-06-28 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,169 $600