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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
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
  • Released April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
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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.

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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.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 J4 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2014More modern by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

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

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-T30 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 J4 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
82
manual focus
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
56
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 1 J4
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