LCD and Viewfinder
Nikon 1 J4 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,037k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
LCD is
Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.
1 J4 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (Lumix DMC-G80) (Compare) or Sony Alpha A7 (Compare). If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.
Max Shutter speed
Nikon 1 J4 can shoot continuously at max speed of
60 fps and has max shutter speed of
1/4000 sec. 1 J4 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of
16000. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter effects on your images in certain conditions.
Flash
Unfortunately 1 J4 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.
Focusing
Nikon 1 J4 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 171 focus points and 105 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors. Nikon 1 J4 also features
Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.
Video Features
With Nikon 1 J4, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p,30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon 1 J4 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of
Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
1 J4 also a high speed mode where it captures videos at 1,200 fps for ultra slow motion videos. 1 J4 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Nikon 1 J4 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (Lumix DMC-G80) or Sony Alpha A7 in a similar price range.
Connectivity and Storage
Nikon 1 J4 features
built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( smartphone app allows for photo sharing) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.
You can connect 1 J4 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.
Battery
Nikon 1 J4 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 300 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 362 shots, Nikon 1 J4 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend 1 J4 owners to buy some extra batteries.
Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Samsung NX mini with its 650shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.
Nikon 1 J4 Features Compared to Main Competitors