Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
- Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon D4s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and D4s (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and D4s (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm X20 was launched 10 months prior to the D4s which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the D4s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon D4s. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon D4s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon D4s
Fujifilm X20 | D4s |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Fujifilm X20
D4s | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | April 2013 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D4s
Fujifilm X20 | D4s | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4s has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon D4s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the D4s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and D4s is 83 and 50 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and D4s.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D4s will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Nikon D4s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X20 | Nikon D4s |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-29 | 2014-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3280 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1000s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353 grams (0.78 pounds) | 1350 grams (2.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 images | 3020 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CompactFlash, XQD |
Card slots | One | Two |
Pricing at release | $500 | $6,498 |