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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J2
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the Z fc which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 J1 matches up against the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Nikon Z fc

 1 J1 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon 1 J1

 Z fc 1 J1 
IntroducedJune 2021January 2012Newer by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon Z fc

 1 J1 Z fc 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J1 versus the Z fc.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and Z fc is 91 and 79 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z fc will give you extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography details
Nikon Z fc Street photography details
69
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography features
Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
67
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
60
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon Z fc
 Nikon 1 J1Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 J1 Nikon Z fc
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-20 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 135 209
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Available lenses 13 21
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $625 $949