Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon 1 J4

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon 1 J4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and 1 J4 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 3 years prior to the 1 J4 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the 1 J4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and 1 J4 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and 1 J4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.