Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
- Later Model is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Nikon S2900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and S2900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 1 J4 was released 9 months prior to the S2900 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon S2900
1 J4 | S2900 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon 1 J4
S2900 | 1 J4 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | April 2014 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon S2900
1 J4 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J4 vs the S2900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and S2900 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and S2900.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S2900 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | - |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 13 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $117 |