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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D810
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D850, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and D850 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 3 years after the D850 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the D850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon D850

 Fujifilm X-E4 D850 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021August 2017Newer by 42 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 D850 Fujifilm X-E4 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1620kSharper display (+739k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D850

 Fujifilm X-E4 D850 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has proportions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the D850.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and D850 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and D850.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D850 will provide more detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Nikon D850
82
focusing manually
great MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Nikon D850
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Nikon D850
88
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
65
better than average battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Nikon D850
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D850 Vlogging highlights
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
29
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015g)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D850
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon D850
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon D850
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2021-01-27 2017-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Amount of lenses 58 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.75x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 1015 gr (2.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2660
Other
Battery life 380 images 1840 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $849 $2,997