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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100T
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D4
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D4s, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the D4s (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100S was introduced 7 months earlier than the D4s so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the D4s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm X100S D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Fujifilm X100S

 D4s Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2013Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm X100S D4s 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S has outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon D4s has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D4s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the D4s.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and D4s is 80 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and D4s.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The older Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography info
Nikon D4s Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
78
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography features
Nikon D4s Street photography features
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (3,020 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Nikon D4s
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery (3,020 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
Landscape photography with Nikon D4s
63
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (3,020 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
29
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
28
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D4s
 Fujifilm X100SNikon D4s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100S Nikon D4s
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-29 2014-02-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 1350 gr (2.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life 330 shots 3020 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots One 2
Cost at launch $1,299 $6,498