- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon J5
J4 vs J5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | J4 | M1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $650.00 | $349.99 |
Street Price: | $350.00 | $199.00 |
Date Available: | 2014-05-31 | 2016-12-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
11.2 oz
(317 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
9.9 oz
(280 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (100 x 60 x 29 mm) |
4.5 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (114 x 64 x 34 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.4 | 20.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1 inch | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.52 microns | 3.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 53 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 426 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5232 x 3488
(18.2 MP,
3:2), 3920 x 2616 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2608 x 1744 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 9600 x 920 (8.8 MP, Other), 4800 x 920 (4.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 4800 (7.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 9600 (14.7 MP, Other) |
5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) 768x288 (400p) 416x144 (1200p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
2048x1536 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p) 640x480 (240p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom | XIAOYI 12-40mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 24 - 80mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 12 - 40mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.33x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | ||
Digital Zoom Values: | ||
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF | Contrast Detection: 81 points; AF: Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Touch Screen Focus & Shoot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 160 - 12800 | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Cross Process, and Toy Camera Effect; Best Moment Capture (Active Selection, Slow View and Smart Photo Selector); Motion Snapshot | Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene Portrait, Candle,Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow), Super Professional guide, HDR |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Range is lens aperture dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | 1/125 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | RAW (DNG) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 2.0 |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 380 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL22 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ViewNX 2 | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in white, black, silver, or metallic orange. | Available in Ice Silver and Storm Black. |