Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D810A

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D810A. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D810A is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E4 were released 2021 and Nikon D810A was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E4 2021
Nikon D810A 2015

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E4 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D810A is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D810A has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E4 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D810A 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810A has 36 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E4 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Nikon D810A 36 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

Nikon D810A has a 39 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E4. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-E4 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D810A. Fujifilm X-E4 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D810A has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E4 160-12800
Nikon D810A 200-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E4
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D810A

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Nikon D810A can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E4 20
Nikon D810A 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D810A can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D810A weighs 880 gr (equal to 1.94 lb) which is 142% heavier than Fujifilm X-E4 and its 364 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E4 364 gr
0.8 lb
Nikon D810A 880 gr
1.94 lb

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D810A Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D810A, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Name Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon D810A
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Release Year 2021 2015
Release Date 2021-01-27 2015-02-10
MSRP 849 USD 3799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 36 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
ISO Range 160 - 12800 200 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 51
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1620000 1229000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT-LCD (RGBW)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Frames per second 20 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes
GPS No Yes
Optional via GP-1 or GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon D810A
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 1200 shots
Width 121 mm 146 mm
Height 73 mm 123 mm
Depth 33 mm 82 mm
Weight 364 gram 880 gram