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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1").

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The 1 J4 was introduced 10 months after the 1 S1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 S1

 1 J4 1 S1 
IntroducedApril 2014June 2013Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Nikon 1 J4

 1 S1 1 J4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S1

 1 J4 1 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J4 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 against the 1 S1.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and 1 S1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and 1 S1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon 1 J4 to deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography features
74
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (197g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (197g)
flash built-in
low battery power (220 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography advice
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (197 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S1
 Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Nikon 1 S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-10 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5232 x 3488 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 171 135
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 397
Other
Battery life 300 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $231