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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 16 months later than the Z50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E4 Z50 
LaunchedJanuary 2021October 2019More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Z50 Fujifilm X-E4 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E4 Z50 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the Z50.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Z50 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Z50.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Nikon Z50 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
no image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography details
Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
high MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
88
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (26MP)
selfie friendly display
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon Z50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon Z50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2019-10-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 58 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $849 $857