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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J5
Nikon S2900
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon S2900

 1 J4 S2900 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon 1 J4

 S2900 1 J4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2014More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon S2900

 1 J4 S2900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
56
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography advice
Nikon S2900 Street photography advice
74
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography details
Nikon S2900 Sports photography details
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
51
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
Travel photography with Nikon S2900
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (300 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery power (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography details
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography details
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
44
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging information
Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
34
touch screen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon 1 J4Nikon Coolpix S2900
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