Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon D850. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon D850
Fujifilm X-T4 | D850 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | August 2017 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Fujifilm X-T4
D850 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper screen (+739k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon D850
Fujifilm X-T4 | D850 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon D850 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T4 | Nikon D850 | |
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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 |