• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 18.4 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon J4 advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon J4

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 2.52 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    5 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 18.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs None
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon J2

Nikon J4
Nikon J2
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon J4 vs Nikon J2

Ricoh GR III
Nikon J2
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • Internal flash
  • HDMI out

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon J2

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon J4
Nikon J3
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $617
  • 1 inch
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J4 vs Nikon J3

Ricoh GR III
Nikon J3
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $617
  • 1 inch
  • Internal flash
  • HDMI out

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon J3

Compared to Nikon S1

Nikon J4
Nikon S1
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon J4 vs Nikon S1

Ricoh GR III
Nikon S1
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $199
  • 1 inch
  • Internal flash
  • HDMI out

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon S1

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J4
Samsung NX Mini
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Higher-res screen
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon J4 vs Samsung NX Mini

Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX Mini
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon J5

Nikon J4
Nikon J5
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon J4 vs Nikon J5

Ricoh GR III
Nikon J5
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

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