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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 5 months prior to the Z fc which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the Z fc when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E4 Z fc 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Z fc Fujifilm X-E4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E4 Z fc 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021June 2021Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys physical measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Z fc is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Z fc.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to render more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Nikon Z fc Travel photography features
88
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
72
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (300 shots)
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon Z fc
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 58 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $849 $949