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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

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

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sigma Quattro

 1 J4 Quattro 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon 1 J4

 Quattro 1 J4 
IntroducedFebruary 2016April 2014More modern by 22 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1620k1037kCrisper screen (+583k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma Quattro

 1 J4 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
81
focusing manually
resolution is high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
74
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (232g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
70
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
22
supports face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (625g)
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Sigma Quattro
 Nikon 1 J4Sigma sd Quattro
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