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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
48
Features
62
Overall
53
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
81
Features
80
Overall
80

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
Sigma fp L
(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  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sigma fp L

 1 J4 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon 1 J4

 fp L 1 J4 
ReleasedMarch 2021April 2014Newer by 84 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma fp L

 1 J4 fp L 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
55
good resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
73
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (232 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
61
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
good resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (232g)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
73
weather proofing
features touch to focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
34
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

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