Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and Z30 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J4 was launched 9 years before the Z30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J4 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 against the Z30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and Z30 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and Z30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z30 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.