Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV 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
- Released April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
- New Model is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Released August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 1 J4 was brought out 7 years prior to the E-M10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference 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 Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the E-M10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
1 J4 | E-M10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Nikon 1 J4
E-M10 IV | 1 J4 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | April 2014 | Fresher by 76 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-M10 IV
1 J4 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with outer measurements 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 Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J4 against the E-M10 IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and E-M10 IV is 92 and 81 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and E-M10 IV.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-04-10 | 2020-08-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 121 |
Cross focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 8.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) |
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 | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 383 gr (0.84 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL22 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $600 | $699 |