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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Succeeded the Nikon D810
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Nikon D850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and D850 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was released 2 years later than the D850 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the D850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon D850

 Fujifilm X-T4 D850 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2017More recent by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 D850 Fujifilm X-T4 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1620kSharper screen (+739k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon D850

 Fujifilm X-T4 D850 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has sizing of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Nikon D850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the D850.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and D850 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and D850.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D850 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Nikon D850 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Nikon D850
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
66
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (500 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,840 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Nikon D850
75
good battery (500 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
65
better than average battery life (1,840 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
more heavy than others in class (1,015g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography features
Nikon D850 Landscape photography features
84
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (500 shots)
has double storage slots
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,840 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Nikon D850 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
29
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,015g)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon D850
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon D850
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Nikon D850
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-24 2017-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Total lenses 54 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 1015 grams (2.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2660
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 1840 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,700 $2,997