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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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 Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Df, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Df (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 7 years later than the Df and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs the Df with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon Df

 Fujifilm X-E4 Df 
LaunchedJanuary 2021December 2013Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Df Fujifilm X-E4 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Df

 Fujifilm X-E4 Df 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Df in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the Df.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Df is 86 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Df.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E4 will show more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
83
manual focus
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Nikon Df
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography factors
Nikon Df Sports photography factors
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography details
Nikon Df Travel photography details
88
better than average battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery power (1,400 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography info
Nikon Df Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
Nikon Df Vlogging features
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Df
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon Df
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon Df
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2021-01-27 2013-12-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 58 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3279
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 1400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $2,747