Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Released April 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J5

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 4 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-T30 | 1 J4 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 60 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-T30
1 J4 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-T30 | 1 J4 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the 1 J4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 J4 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 J4.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon 1 J4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface 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 | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 |
Available lenses | 54 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 60.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $899 | $600 |