Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z fc

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly similar but the 1 J4 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 8 years earlier than the Z fc and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 J4 scores vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z fc. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 against the Z fc.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and Z fc is 92 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J4 and Z fc.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z fc will offer more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.