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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(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
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Nikon 1 J4

 1 J2 1 J4 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 J2

 1 J4 1 J2 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2012Newer by 20 months
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J4

 1 J2 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography info
69
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (232g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (232g)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J4
 Nikon 1 J2Nikon 1 J4
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