Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL8

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

The 1 J4 was revealed 4 years earlier than the E-PL9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 J4 scores vs the E-PL9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Olympus E-PL9
1 J4 | E-PL9 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Nikon 1 J4
E-PL9 | 1 J4 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 46 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus E-PL9
1 J4 | E-PL9 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 provides external 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 Olympus E-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J4 vs the E-PL9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and E-PL9 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and E-PL9.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon 1 J4 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2018-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 121 |
Cross focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 8.6 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | 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, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 380 grams (0.84 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
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 | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL22 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $600 | $599 |