Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc

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

Manufacturing

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

These two camera models were both released 2021.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E4 2021
Nikon Z fc 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z fc has a "Nikon DX"-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 Z fc 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 Z fc has 21 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 Z fc 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 26 % larger resolution than Nikon Z fc. 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

Nikon Z fc has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E4. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-E4 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E4 160-12800
Nikon Z fc 100-51200

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 Z fc

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 Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E4 20
Nikon Z fc 11

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 Z fc 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 Z fc weighs 445 gr (equal to 0.98 lb) which is 22% heavier than Fujifilm X-E4 and its 364 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E4 364 gr
0.8 lb
Nikon Z fc 445 gr
0.98 lb

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z fc Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z fc, 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 Z fc
Name Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon Z fc
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Release Year 2021 2021
Release Date 2021-01-27 2021-06-29
MSRP 849 USD 959 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 21 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
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
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 209
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

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
DX / APS-C (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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Frames per second 20 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
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 steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 300 shots
Width 121 mm 135 mm
Height 73 mm 94 mm
Depth 33 mm 44 mm
Weight 364 gram 445 gram