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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30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
80
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
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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
37
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