Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J4

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 2 years later than the 1 J4 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 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 synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the 1 J4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 J4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 J4.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 should have an edge in sensor technology.