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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
49 Features
62 Overall
54

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 9 years later than the 1 J4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X-S20 matches up against the 1 J4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 X-S20 1 J4 
IntroducedMay 2023April 2014Fresher by 112 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 1 J4 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 X-S20 1 J4 
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 against the 1 J4.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and 1 J4 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and 1 J4.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
56
 MP count decent (18MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 heavier than others (491 grams)
74
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
86
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery power (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
62
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max fps (60.0 fps)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
77
 better than average battery power (750 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than others (491 grams)
69
 lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
 has touch to focus
 MP count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (300 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography information
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (750 CIPA)
56
 swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery (300 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging information
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than others (491g)
34
 has touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon 1 J4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 26 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 86 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, 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    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 750 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,299 $600