Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6400

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and A6400 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was announced 5 years before the A6400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 J4 scores vs the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J4 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J4 versus Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J4 versus the A6400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and A6400 is 92 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and A6400.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6400 will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.