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Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10 Comparison

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Nikon 1 J4

18 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm X10

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor

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Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon 1 J4, which was introduced in April 2014 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 18.0MP 1" sensor whereas Fujifilm X10, which was introduced in July 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 2/3" sensor. There is 21 months difference between 1 J4 and X10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger 1 J4, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-04-10
  • 18MP - 1" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 60 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1,200 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 232g. 100 x 60 x 29 mm
  • Replaced Nikon 1 J3 Compare

Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-11
  • 12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 200 fps High-Speed Video
  • 350g. 117 x 70 x 57 mm

Fujifilm X10 was replaced by Fujifilm X20. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon 1 J4

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon 1 J4 over Fujifilm X10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 12 MP 50% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
171 vs 49 122 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.037k dots vs 460k dots 125% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
60.0fps vs 10.0fps 50 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 270 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Weight
232 g vs 350 g 118 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
6.36µm2 vs 4.84µm2 31% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X10 over Nikon 1 J4
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 5.0m 4m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
60.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" Small display
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon 1 J4 has external dimensions of 100 x 60 x 29 mm (3.92 x 2.36 x 1.12″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X10 has external dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24″) and weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10. Nikon 1 J4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 28mm thinner than Fujifilm X10. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm X10 has a built-in lens but Nikon 1 J4 doesn't. Once you put a lens on 1 J4, its thickness will increase significantly.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon 1 J4 is significantly lighter (118g ) than the Fujifilm X10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 1 J4, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon 1 J4 nor Fujifilm X10 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon 1 J4's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X10's 2.8" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10: Sensor Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 has a 18.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 4 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X10 has a 12.0MP 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS I sensor and features EXR processor.

Nikon 1 J4's sensor provides 6MP more than Fujifilm X10's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the 1 J4 and X10 sensor size comparison.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon 1 J4 has a 2.0x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X10. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon 1 J4 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon 1 J4 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Nikon 1 J4 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X10 for Sports Photography

POOR
Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
105 Cross Type Focus sensors
171 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
112 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon 1 J4 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
232g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
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Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
350g
Body Thickness 57mm
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Nikon 1 J4 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm X10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm X10 scores compare:

Nikon 1 J4
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #70 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #327 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #25 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #383 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Nikon 1 J4 scores higher than the Fujifilm X10 thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Fujifilm X10 has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Fujifilm X10 is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Nikon 1 J4.

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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon 1 J4 Fujifilm X10
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2014-04-10 2012-07-11
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Size 1" 2/3"
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 116.16mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5232 x 3488 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 171 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture no lens F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range no lens 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.8"
Resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 85%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 9.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/1000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 60.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 232g 350g
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm 117 x 70 x 57mm
Battery Life 300 shots 270 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 50
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 245
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