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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100

Portability
92
Imaging
48
Features
62
Overall
53
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Released April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 J4 and Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and A6100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was launched 6 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Sony A6100

 1 J4 A6100 
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Nikon 1 J4

 A6100 1 J4 
IntroducedAugust 2019April 2014More modern by 65 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Sony A6100

 1 J4 A6100 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys external 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 and the A6100.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and A6100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6100 Portrait photography advice
55
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
73
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (232g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
Sports photography with Sony A6100
61
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
74
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography information
Sony A6100 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Sony A6100
 Nikon 1 J4Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-10 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5232 x 3488 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 171 425
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
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 Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $748