Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E4 & Nikon D850. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon D850
Fujifilm X-E4 | D850 | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | ![]() | August 2017 | Newer by 42 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Fujifilm X-E4
D850 | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper display (+739k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D850
Fujifilm X-E4 | D850 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D850 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Nikon D850 | |
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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 |