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Nikon 1 J4 vs Nikon D1

3.92 in
2.36 in
Nikon 1 J4 Digital Camera
Nikon 1 J4
6.18 in
6.02 in
Nikon D1 Digital Camera
Nikon D1
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
19
3.5 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
44 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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2 editorial reviews
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User rating
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
44
3.9 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Image sensor formatCXAPS-C
Sensor size0.52 in0.93 in
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx3.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:23:2
Max resolution5232 x 3488 px2000 x 1312 px

Image

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
White balance presets76
Custom white balanceyesyes
Image stabilization typeNoNo

Optics and focus

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Lens mountNikon 1Nikon F
Focal length multiplier2.7x1.5x
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Screen size3.0 in2.0 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen dots1037000130000
Touch screenyesno
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderNone
Optical

Photography features

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Exposure compensation plus35
Exposure compensation minus-3-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Built-in flashyesno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Soft
  • Front-curtain Sync
  • Rear-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashnoyes
Continuous drive60.0 fps4.5 fps
Self-timeryesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
custom

Design

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Body typeMILCLarge SLR
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Orange
  • Silver
  • White
Black
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Weight6.77 oz42.33 oz
Width3.92 in6.18 in
Height2.36 in6.02 in
Depth1.12 in3.35 in

Storage

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Compact Flash Type I/II

Connectivity

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Remote controlNoyes

Other features

Nikon 1 J4Nikon 1 J4
Nikon D1Nikon D1
Timelapse recordingnono
Orientation sensoryesno

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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