Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L 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
- Introduced April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Superseded the Sigma fp

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

The 1 J4 was manufactured 8 years before the fp L which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J4 scores versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sigma fp L
1 J4 | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon 1 J4
fp L | 1 J4 | |||
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Released | March 2021 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 84 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+1063k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp L
1 J4 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J4 and fp L.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail due to its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon 1 J4 | Sigma fp L |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-04-10 | 2021-03-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 61MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 49 |
Cross focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 40 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 lb) | 427g (0.94 lb) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL22 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $2,499 |