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Comparison of Nikon DL18-50 and Nikon J4 [S]ave

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Nikon J4 ×
Nikon DL18-50 ×
General
ModelNikon J4Nikon DL18-50
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberJ4DL18-50
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)2014-
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100106
Width (mm)2958
Height (mm)6063
Weight (g)317365
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon J5-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.420.8
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.522.36
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score53-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)426-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5584 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed .nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)6060
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
Movie max framerate (fps)1,2001,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audioMP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1-
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-ZoomZoom Nikkor: 11 elements in 8 groups including one HRI [High Refractive Index] lens element, one ED lens element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0018.00 - 50.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.76
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.06 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2015
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 99
Filter thread (mm)-46
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areasHybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): 105/171 focus areas, Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / OLED
Viewfinder type-Optional DF-F1 EVF with 2,359,000-dot, tilting, diopter adjustment and Eye sensor
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160160
Iso settingsAuto, 160 - 12800Auto, 160 - 6400; 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) available when using PASM modes
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto 1/2
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (x3)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/16000 - 120
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, SoftCreative Mode, Scene Mode (Bird Watching, Close-up, Food, HDR, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
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Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionRange is lens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/601/2000
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe (compatible with Nikon i-TTL Speedlights)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed .nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6060
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300290
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL22Proprietary EN-EL24
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in white, black, silver, or metallic orange.-



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