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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The 1 J4 was revealed at a similar time to the 1 V3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 J4 grades against the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon 1 V3

 1 J4 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Nikon 1 J4

 1 V3 1 J4 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V3

 1 J4 1 V3 
AnnouncedApril 2014March 2014Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1037k1037kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 J4 against the 1 V3.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and 1 V3 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and 1 V3.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
56
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
69
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography advice
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
68
boasts focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography highlights
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
34
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
35
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V3
 Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Nikon 1 V3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-10 2014-03-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 4A
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 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5232 x 3488 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 171 171
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings 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 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
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 381 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life 300 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $997