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 V1 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 V1 has external dimensions of 113 x 76 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.99 x 1.71″) and weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1. Nikon 1 J4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 13mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Nikon 1 V1.
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Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 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 (151g ) than the Nikon 1 V1 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 V1 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.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon 1 J4 nor Nikon 1 V1 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
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1'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 V1 has a 10.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .
Nikon 1 J4's sensor provides 8MP more than Nikon 1 V1'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 1 V1 sensor size comparison.
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Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 Cameras
Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 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 V1 has 81% larger pixel area (11.57µm2 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 V1 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 V1 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 V1
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 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 V1 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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Nikon 1 J4 for Street Photography
Nikon 1 V1 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
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Nikon 1 J4 for Sports Photography
Nikon 1 V1 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
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
135 Focus Points
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Nikon 1 J4 for Daily Photography
Nikon 1 V1 for Daily Photography
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 44mm
Read the details
Nikon 1 J4 for Landscape Photography
Nikon 1 V1 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
Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
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 V1, 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 V1 scores compare:
Nikon 1 J4
Ranked
#70 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked
#327 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Nikon 1 V1
Ranked
#79 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked
#353 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Nikon 1 J4 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon 1 V1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
| General |
Nikon 1 J4 |
Nikon 1 V1 |
| Brand |
Nikon |
Nikon |
| Announced |
2014-04-10 |
2012-01-20 |
| 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 |
10 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
5232 x 3488 |
3872 x 2592 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
12,800 ISO |
6,400 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
160 ISO |
100 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 |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a |
100% |
Photography Features |
|
|
| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Max Electronic Shutter |
1/16000s |
1/16000s |
| 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) |
no built-in flash |
| Max Flash Sync |
n/a |
1/250s |
| External Flash |
|
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| Continuous Shooting |
60.0 fps |
10.0 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 |
None |
| HDMI |
|
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Physical |
|
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| Environmental Sealing |
|
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| Weight |
232g |
383g |
| Dimensions |
100 x 60 x 29mm |
113 x 76 x 44mm |
| Battery Life |
300 shots |
350 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
|
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| GPS |
None |
Optional |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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| DxO Overall Score |
not tested |
54 |
| DxO Color Depth |
not tested |
21.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range |
not tested |
11.0 |
| DxO Low Light ISO |
not tested |
346 |
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