Clicky

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm X-T4 was released 4 months earlier than the Z5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores against the Z5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T4 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T4 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T4 Z5 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2020Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 features external dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z5 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T4 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Nikon Z5
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors (607g)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography details
Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (500 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
75
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (607g)
68
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24MP)
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (500 shots)
has double storage slots
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (470 shots)
two card slots
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (607g)
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon Z5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Nikon Z5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 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 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 500 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $1,700 $1,399