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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(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
Nikon Z9
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T4

		

		

			
 Z9 Fujifilm X-T4 
IntroducedOctober 2021February 2020Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1620kCrisper screen (+469k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 Z9 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
82
 you can focus manually
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
89
 you can focus manually
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 weather proofing
 heavier than competition in class (607g)
70
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
85
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
91
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (740 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography features
Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
75
 good battery life (500 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (607g)
65
 great battery pack (740 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
85
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery life (500 shots)
 two card slots
87
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (740 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
75
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
32
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (1,340g)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon Z9
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