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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
92 Imaging
49 Features
62 Overall
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Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J5
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and Z5 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was unveiled 7 years before the Z5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 1 J4 Z5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 Z5 1 J4 
AnnouncedJuly 2020April 2014More modern by 76 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 1 J4 Z5 
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 versus the Z5.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and Z5 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and Z5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon Z5 will offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
56
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
86
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography information
Nikon Z5 Street photography information
74
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW files
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition (232g)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
74
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
62
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (300 shots)
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (470 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
69
 lighter than competition (232g)
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery (300 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
56
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (300 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
87
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery life (470 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
34
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone jack
34
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z5
 Nikon 1 J4Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Nikon Z5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-10 2020-07-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5232 x 3488 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 171 273
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Total lenses 13 15
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch cost $600 $1,399