Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30
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![Nikon 1 J1 front Nikon 1 J1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J1.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 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
- Revealed January 2012
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Revealed June 2022
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and Z30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
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The 1 J1 was brought out 11 years prior to the Z30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 J1 grades vs the Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Nikon Z30
1 J1 | Z30 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Nikon 1 J1
Z30 | 1 J1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2022 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 127 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon Z30
1 J1 | Z30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display measurement |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J1 against the Z30.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Nikon-Z30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and Z30 is 91 and 79 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Nikon-Z30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and Z30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z30 will offer more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Nikon-Z30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Nikon-Z30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Nikon Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Nikon Z30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-20 | 2022-06-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 21MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 13 | 35 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") |
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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $625 | $650 |