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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
92 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
49 Features
62 Overall
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J4
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon 1 J3 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 J3 was announced 4 months prior to the 1 J4 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the 1 J4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 1 J3 1 J4 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 J3

		

		

			
 1 J4 1 J3 
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 1 J3 1 J4 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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 J3 versus Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J3 vs the 1 J4.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and 1 J4 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and 1 J4.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon 1 J4 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
58
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
56
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography info
70
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
74
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (232 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography factors
57
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 MP count good (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
 low battery life (220 per charge)
62
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 low battery life (220 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competitors (232g)
 supports focus via touch
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (300 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography details
64
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low battery life (220 shots)
56
 switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good megapixels (18MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (300 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging information
30
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (201g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing external microphone support
34
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (232 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 J4
 Nikon 1 J3Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 J3 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 135 171
Cross focus points 41 105
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $170 $600