Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J4 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J4 (1") and a3500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 J4 was brought out at a similar time to the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sony a3500
1 J4 | a3500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Nikon 1 J4
a3500 | 1 J4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sony a3500
1 J4 | a3500 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | March 2014 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the a3500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and a3500.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a3500 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J4 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | 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 | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 lbs) | 411g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
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 shots | 470 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL22 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $600 | $398 |