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 Nikon 1 AW1 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). Nikon 1 AW1 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.6 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1. Nikon 1 J4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Nikon 1 AW1.
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Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1.
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Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 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 (124g ) than the Nikon 1 AW1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 have the same Nikon 1 lens mount and 1 inch Sensor sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
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, Nikon 1 AW1 has a 14.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features EXPEED 3A processor.
Below you can see the 1 J4 and 1 AW1 sensor size comparison.
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Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 Cameras
Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon 1 AW1 has 28% larger pixel area (8.20µm2 vs 6.36µm2) compared to Nikon 1 J4, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 have the same Nikon 1 lens mount and currently there are 13 native lenses available for these cameras.
Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 7 lenses with Image stabilization for Nikon 1 mount.
| Lens Type |
# of Nikon 1 J4 Lenses |
# of Nikon 1 AW1 Lenses |
| Standard Zoom |
4 |
4 |
| Standard Prime |
2 |
2 |
| Wideangle Zoom |
1 |
1 |
| Wideangle Prime |
2 |
2 |
| Telephoto Zoom |
2 |
2 |
| Telephoto Prime |
n/a |
n/a |
| SuperZoom |
2 |
2 |
| Wideangle Fisheye Prime |
n/a |
n/a |
| Macro Prime |
n/a |
n/a |
| Perspective Control Prime |
n/a |
n/a |
| Telephoto Mirror Prime |
n/a |
n/a |
| TOTAL |
13 |
13 |
Here are some of the most popular Nikon 1 Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:
Popular Nikon 1 Mount Lenses for 1 J4 and 1 AW1
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 AW1 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
Nikon 1 AW1 for Portrait Photography
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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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon 1 J4 for Street Photography
Nikon 1 AW1 for Street Photography
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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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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Nikon 1 J4 for Sports Photography
Nikon 1 AW1 for Sports Photography
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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Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
135 Focus Points
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Nikon 1 J4 for Daily Photography
Nikon 1 AW1 for Daily Photography
Environmental Sealings
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
356g
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Nikon 1 J4 for Landscape Photography
Nikon 1 AW1 for Landscape Photography
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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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 Nikon 1 AW1, 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 Nikon 1 AW1 scores compare:
Nikon 1 J4
Ranked
#70 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked
#327 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Nikon 1 AW1
Ranked
#57 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked
#290 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Nikon 1 AW1 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon 1 J4 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
| General |
Nikon 1 J4 |
Nikon 1 AW1 |
| Brand |
Nikon |
Nikon |
| Announced |
2014-04-10 |
2013-09-19 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor |
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| Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Size |
1" |
1" |
| Dimensions |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Area |
116.16mm2 |
116.16mm2 |
| Megapixels |
18 megapixels |
14 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
5232 x 3488 |
4608 x 3072 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
12,800 ISO |
6,400 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
160 ISO |
160 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
171 |
135 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
Nikon 1 |
Nikon 1 |
| Number of Available Lenses |
13 |
13 |
Screen |
|
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
1,037k dots |
921k dots |
| Touch Screen |
|
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
|
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Max Electronic Shutter |
1/16000s |
n/a |
| Shutter Priority |
|
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| Aperture Priority |
|
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
|
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| Custom White Balance |
|
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| Image Stabilization |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.00 m (ISO 100) |
5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync |
n/a |
1/60s |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
60.0 fps |
60.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
|
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
|
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Optional |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
|
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| Weight |
232g |
356g |
| Dimensions |
100 x 60 x 29mm |
114 x 72 x 37mm |
| Battery Life |
300 shots |
220 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
|
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| GPS |
None |
BuiltIn |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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| DxO Overall Score |
not tested |
51 |
| DxO Color Depth |
not tested |
20.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range |
not tested |
10.9 |
| DxO Low Light ISO |
not tested |
428 |
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