Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
- New Model is Nikon 1 J5
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 1 J4 was manufactured 2 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Olympus E-P3
1 J4 | E-P3 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper display (+423k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Nikon 1 J4
E-P3 | 1 J4 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-P3
1 J4 | E-P3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 features 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) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 J4 versus Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the E-P3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and E-P3 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and E-P3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2011-08-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 pounds) | 369g (0.81 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $600 | $0 |