Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3500
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Launched January 2021
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced August 2018
- Old Model is Nikon D3400
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Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the D3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon D3500
| Fujifilm X-E4 | D3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2021 |  | August 2018 | More modern by 30 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+699k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| D3500 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3500
| Fujifilm X-E4 | D3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the D3500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and D3500 is 86 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and D3500.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
Nikon D3500 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography information
Nikon D3500 Sports photography information
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (1,550 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
Nikon D3500 Travel photography factors
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
better than average battery power (1,550 shots)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,550 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Nikon D3500 Vlogging details
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Nikon D3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Nikon D3500 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2021-01-27 | 2018-08-29 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 58 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.56x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 364g (0.80 pounds) | 365g (0.80 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 1550 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL14a |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $849 | $397 |
