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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1 Comparison

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Nikon 1 J4

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

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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 1 J4 and 1 V1, two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by Nikon. Both cameras have 1" sensors but Nikon 1 J4 has a 18.0 MP and Nikon 1 V1 has a 10.0 MP resolution. Nikon 1 J4 was introduced to market in April 2014 and Nikon 1 V1 was launched in January 2012. As you can see, 1 V1 is 2 years older than 1 J4. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 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

Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-20
  • 10MP - 1" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1,200 fps High-Speed Video
  • 383g. 113 x 76 x 44 mm

Nikon 1 V1 was replaced by Nikon 1 V2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V1
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 J4

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon 1 J4 over Nikon 1 V1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 10 MP 80% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
171 vs 135 36 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.037k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
60.0fps vs 10.0fps 50 fps faster
Weight
232 g vs 383 g 151 g lighter


Reasons to choose Nikon 1 V1 over Nikon 1 J4
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Battery Life
350 shots vs 300 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
11.57µm2 vs 6.36µm2 81% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Continuous Shooting
60.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1: 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 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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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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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 vs Nikon 1 V1: 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, 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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Size Comparison
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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

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
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6
1" 560gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f1.8 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f1.8
1" 70gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f3.8-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f3.8-5.6
1" 180gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6
1" 298gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8
1" 77gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6
1" 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2
1" 235gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6
1" 115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 V1 Good for?
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

POOR

Nikon 1 V1 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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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
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Nikon 1 J4 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon 1 V1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
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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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Nikon 1 J4 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Nikon 1 V1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
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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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
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Nikon 1 J4 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon 1 V1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
232g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
Read the details
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 44mm
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Nikon 1 J4 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon 1 V1 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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Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon 1 V1: 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 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
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #70 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #327 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Nikon 1 V1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
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.

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Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
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
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
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 171 135
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of Available Lenses 13 13
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
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
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/250s
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 232g 383g
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm 113 x 76 x 44mm
Battery Life 300 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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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