Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Released January 2012
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 J1 was manufactured 3 years before the 1 J4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 J1 matches up against the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 J4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Nikon 1 J4
1 J1 | 1 J4 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 J1
1 J4 | 1 J1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 J4
1 J1 | 1 J4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 J1 versus Nikon 1 J4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 and the 1 J4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and 1 J4 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and 1 J4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon 1 J4 to result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Nikon 1 J4 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-20 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5232 x 3488 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lb) | 232 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 372 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 300 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $625 | $600 |