Control Panel on the Nikon 1 J4?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Nikon 1 J4 does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Nikon 1 J4

Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the J4. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 1,037,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | No viewfinder | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1037k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | ||
| Touch Input | Touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Nikon 1 J4 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was officially introduced in April 2014 and is equipped with an one-inch sensor. It offers a resolution of 18.2 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $549.

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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Nikon 1 J4 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.

| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nikon 1 J4 | none | n | 3.0 / 1037 | Fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 60.0/s | Y | n | |
| 2. | Canon 100D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 4.9/s | Y | n | |
| 3. | Canon 700D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | Y | n | |
| 4. | Canon G9 X | none | n | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 6.0/s | Y | Y | |
| 5. | Nikon 1 J5 | none | n | 3.0 / 1037 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 60.0/s | Y | n | |
| 6. | Nikon 1 V3 | optional | n | 3.0 / 1037 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 60.0/s | Y | n | |
| 7. | Nikon P900 | 921 | n | 3.0 / 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 7.0/s | Y | Y | |
| 8. | Panasonic G6 | 1440 | n | 3.0 / 1036 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 7.0/s | Y | n | |
| 9. | Panasonic GF6 | none | n | 3.0 / 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 4.2/s | Y | n | |
| 10. | Panasonic GF7 | none | n | 3.0 / 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/500s | 5.8/s | Y | n | |
| 11. | Sony NEX-3N | optional | n | 3.0 / 460 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Nikon 1 J4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Nikon 1 mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | April 2014 | |
| Launch Price | USD 549 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | 1" Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 116 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 15.9 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 2.7x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 18.2 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5 232 x 3 488 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 2.52 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 15.71 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 1080/60p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 160 - 12 800 ISO | |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 53 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 20.8 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.7 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 426 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | No viewfinder | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1037k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | ||
| V-logging Friendliness | No front-flip | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 60 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
| Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
| Storage Medium | mSDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | UHS-I | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL22 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 300 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
100 x 60 x 29 mm (3.9 x 2.4 x 1.1 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 232 g (8.2 oz) | |
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