Impressive image quality: enjoy beautifully detailed images at up to ISO 12800 with the large 18.4-megapixel CMOS sensor. With no optical low-pass filter, this fast CX-format sensor makes the most of every megapixel to deliver richly detailed, crystal-clear images even when you shoot in dim light.

EXPEED 4A engine: Nikon’s dual-engine image processor keeps you shooting spectacular images and HD movies at speed. One processing engine enables superior noise reduction, extraordinary sharpness, and richly graded images. The other ensures fast, reliable performance and seamless continuous shooting.

1 NIKKOR kit lens: keep the action in focus with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens. The electric power-drive zoom enables quick, smooth zooming so you can capture everything from distant subjects to tight close-ups with ease. Designed for instant shooting and superior portability, the lens extends the instant you turn the camera on and retracts the moment you turn the camera off.

Advanced hybrid AF: lock onto action instantly with an AF system that includes 105 phase-detection AF points. Phase-detection AF is used in D-SLRs and keeps pace with your subject no matter how fast it moves. When the light is low or your subject is located at the edge of the frame, this intelligent hybrid system instantly switches to use contrast-detect AF for spot-on results every time.

Every second counts: the Nikon 1 J4 can snap full-resolution photos of the action faster than you can see it unfold. The camera takes 20 images in a rapid burst, delivering continuous shooting at up to 60 fps with focus fixed at the first frame, and up to 20 fps with continuous AF. Uncover the wonders hidden in a split second.

Go cinematic: Nikon 1 makes it easy to film exciting Full HD (1080p) video clips. Hit the record button to start filming instantly: enjoy smooth footage of even fast-moving action or relive every heartbeat in Slow Motion, which plays back a three-second, 120 fps HD movie clip over 12 seconds. Electronic VR (vibration reduction) maintains a stable view even at full zoom.²

Photos while filming: why choose between movies and photos when you can capture both at once? With Nikon 1 you can capture high-resolution stills while filming simply by pressing the shutter-release button, or use Auto Image Capture, which analyses every frame and automatically snaps photos when conditions are best.

Creative movie modes: Fast Motion, Jump Cut, and 4-Second Movie features put the cinematographer in you centre stage. Energise your street scenes with Fast Motion, put an animated stop-motion feel on the passage of time with Jump Cut, or get expressive with to-the-point 4-Second Movie clips (you can stitch 8 together).

Responsive touch control: the electrostatic 7.5-cm (3.0-in.) 1037k-dot LCD touchscreen makes the Nikon 1 J4 a pleasure to operate. Use the Touch Shutter function to quickly take photos focused on the point you tap; use Touch Focus to adjust the focus when taking a photo or filming in advanced movie mode; access key camera settings as well as filters and effects with the simple tap of your finger.

Wi-Fi enabled: the Wi-Fi function on your Nikon 1 J4 lets you connect, share, and create with ease. Send high-quality images straight from the camera to your smartphone or tablet for instant sharing¹ , store images on your smart device, or access creative photo apps.

Remote shooting: connect to a smart device and extend your shooting options. Take great self-portraits, or group shots with yourself in the frame, by using your connected smart device to release the camera shutter from a distance. Achieve the perfect composition by previewing shots on a large tablet screen.

Motion Snapshot: show more of a moment and create photos that move in just one click. The camera creates an easy-to-share ‘living image’ by capturing a moment in time as a short slow-motion movie that ends with a high-resolution photo.

Live Image Control: quickly and intuitively enhance photos before you take them. Simply adjust the control bars that appear next to your image in order to freeze movement, tweak lighting, or blur backgrounds. Watch the changes take effect on the LCD monitor and see exactly what your photos are going to look like before you release the shutter.

Creative Mode: use Nikon 1 effects to add a creative twist to shots with a tap, swipe, or button press. Put more detail into high-contrast scenes using High Dynamic Range, or apply artistic filters like Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, and Cross Process to still images before you shoot. Send your favourites directly to a smart device ready for instant sharing.

Creative Palette: apply artistic, studio-quality filters to photos before you shoot. Creative Palette adjusts brightness, saturation, and white balance as it cycles through various effects: all you need to do is slide your finger around the ring on the touchscreen, or rotate the multi selector, and the on-screen image changes. Take the shot the moment you see the look you want.

Built-in flash: shine some extra light on subjects with the pop-up flash. The compact flash unit automatically pops up in dim situations to provide enough light to illuminate subjects up to 6 m away from the camera.

Intuitive operation: enjoy palm-sized convenience with easy touch operation, perfectly placed buttons, and simple menu design. The camera can be easily set up for dual control using buttons and touchscreen operation. The superbly bright, approx.1037k-dot resolution monitor frames shots clearly in any light, and displays large icons for easy navigation.

Perfectly minimal: small, solid, and a pleasure to hold, the eye-catching Nikon 1 J4 is irresistible. Precisely squared, seamless edges enhance the beauty of the aluminium body, which is available in modern white, brushed black, silver and orange.

Expandable syste change perspectives with Nikon’s range of premium 1 NIKKOR lenses. Pack the 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm lens to capture distant subjects. Grab the compact and stylish 1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm lens for superb versatility, or use the 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm prime lens for portraits with smooth bokeh.