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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon 1 J4

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon 1 J4 is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2014 · Released about 12 years ago
Sensor
13.2 × 8.8 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
18.4 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
232 g
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL22 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Storage
microSD/SDHC/SDXC
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
15.86 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(13.2² + 8.8²) = 15.86 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
116 mm²

Sensor surface area

13.2 × 8.8 ≈ 116 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
2.51 µm

Pixel pitch

13.2 ÷ 5,254 × 1000 = 2.51 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
6.31 µm²

Pixel area

2.51² = 6.31 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
15.84 MP/cm²

Pixel density

18.4 MP ÷ 116 mm² ≈ 15.84 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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13.2 × 8.8 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
18.4 MP
Total pixels
—
Sensor
13.2 × 8.8 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
5,254 × 3,502
Maximum image
5,232 × 3,488
Crop factor
2.73

Exposure & viewing

ISO
160–12,800
Viewfinder
None
Display
3 in / 1,037,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon 1

Video & storage

Maximum video
1,920 × 1,080
Storage media
microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL22 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
232 g
Dimensions
99.5 × 60 × 28.5 mm
Release year
2014

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL22 rechargeable battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
2.73
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
—
Dimensions
99.5 x 60.0 x 28.5 mm
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
✓
Iso
Auto, 160-12800
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
5232 x 3488
Max Shutter Speed
1/16000 sec
Max Video Resolution
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
Megapixels
18.40
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
1 J4
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
1,037,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
5253 x 3502
Sensor Size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
None
Weight
232 g
White Balance Presets
7
Wireless
✓
Year
2014

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