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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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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 |