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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(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
Sigma fp
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sigma fp

 1 J4 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 J4

 fp 1 J4 
IntroducedJuly 2019April 2014More recent by 63 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp

 1 J4 fp 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
56
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
Street photography with Sigma fp
74
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography features
Sigma fp Sports photography features
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
78
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging information
Sigma fp Vlogging information
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
37
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp
 Nikon 1 J4Sigma fp
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