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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J5
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The 1 AW1 was launched 6 months before the 1 J4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 AW1 scores vs the 1 J4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 1 AW1 1 J4 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 1 J4 1 AW1 
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 J4

 1 AW1 1 J4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013April 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 has outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 and the 1 J4.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and 1 J4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and 1 J4.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon 1 J4 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
56
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
68
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography factors
60
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography info
63
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (300 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging info
29
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 J4
 Nikon 1 AW1Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-19 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXPEED 3A Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 135 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off 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
Highest flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 428 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $600