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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D4
  • New Model is Nikon D5
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm X20 D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Fujifilm X20

 D4s Fujifilm X20 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2013Newer by 10 months
Display sizing3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm X20 D4s 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and D4s is 83 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Nikon D4s
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
78
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (3,020 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Nikon D4s
61
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
better than average battery pack (3,020 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Nikon D4s
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (353g)
28
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon D4s
 Fujifilm X20Nikon D4s
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