Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp 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
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Renewed by Sigma fp L
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and fp (25MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 J4 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 J4 scores versus the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sigma fp
1 J4 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 J4
fp | 1 J4 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | April 2014 | More recent by 63 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp
1 J4 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 features external measurements 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 Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the fp.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and fp.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will offer more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Sigma fp |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 49 |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 13 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 422 grams (0.93 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $600 | $2,050 |