Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J4 (1") and Z50 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 J4 was announced 6 years before the Z50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J4 scores versus the Z50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 & Nikon Z50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Nikon Z50
1 J4 | Z50 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Nikon 1 J4
Z50 | 1 J4 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | April 2014 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon Z50
1 J4 | Z50 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J4 against the Z50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and Z50 is 92 and 74 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and Z50.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z50 will deliver greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Nikon Z50 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2019-10-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 21MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 pounds) | 397g (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
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 | 320 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $857 |