Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J3
(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
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J5

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1").

The 1 J2 was introduced 20 months prior to the 1 J4 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 J2 scores versus the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Nikon 1 J4
1 J2 | 1 J4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 J2
1 J4 | 1 J2 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 20 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J4
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 J2 versus Nikon 1 J4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the 1 J4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and 1 J4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and 1 J4.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon 1 J4 to provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon 1 J2 | Nikon 1 J4 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | 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 | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5232 x 3488 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 13 | 13 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 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 silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 60.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lb) | 232g (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 rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $550 | $600 |