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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
49 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Announced April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 7 years later than the 1 J4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 J4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021April 2014Fresher by 91 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 1 J4 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 J4 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the 1 J4.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J4 is 82 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J4.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
83
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
56
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
79
 has a tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
74
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
79
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
62
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 features tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery life (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
80
 good battery life (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition (232g)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery life (300 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
56
 switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery life (300 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
36
 touch screen
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
34
 has touchscreen
 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon 1 J4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon 1 J4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 62 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes 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    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 383 gr (0.84 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $600