Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Revealed February 2020
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Introduced October 2021

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 20 months before the Z9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores vs the Z9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z9. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon Z9
Fujifilm X-T4 | Z9 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T4
Z9 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |||
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Introduced | October 2021 | ![]() | February 2020 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper screen (+469k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z9
Fujifilm X-T4 | Z9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 features external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the Z9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z9 is 67 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z9.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z9 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T4 | Nikon Z9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T4 | Nikon Z9 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-02-24 | 2021-10-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | X-Trans CMOS 4 | Stacked CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 46 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 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 support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 54 | 29 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 2,089 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 900s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 607 grams (1.34 lbs) | 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 500 images | 740 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL18d |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $5,500 |