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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
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Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and TG-6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 J4 grades vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Olympus TG-6

 1 J4 TG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon 1 J4

 TG-6 1 J4 
AnnouncedMay 2019April 2014Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus TG-6

 1 J4 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 J4 vs the TG-6.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and TG-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1 J4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
40
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
74
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
47
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
69
lighter than competition (232g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon 1 J4Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon 1 J4 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2014-04-10 2019-05-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5232 x 3488 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 171 25
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (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 Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 253 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $449