Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro 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
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

The 1 J4 was launched 22 months earlier than the Quattro which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J4 grades vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sigma Quattro
1 J4 | Quattro | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon 1 J4
Quattro | 1 J4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 22 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+583k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma Quattro
1 J4 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 features external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J4 and the Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and Quattro.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-04-10 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 29MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 625 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $600 | $738 |