Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D4s

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D4s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D4s is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T100 were released 2018 and Nikon D4s was released 2014. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T100 2018
Nikon D4s 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T100 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D4s is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T100 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D4s 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-T100 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D4s 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-T100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4s has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T100 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D4s 16 MP
16163840 pixels
4928 x 3280

Fujifilm X-T100 has a 48 % larger resolution than Nikon D4s. 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 D4s has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T100. Nikon D4s has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T100 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T100 200-12800
Nikon D4s 100-25600

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-T100
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4s

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D4s can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T100 6
Nikon D4s 11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D4s 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 D4s weighs 1350 gr (equal to 2.98 lb) which is 201% heavier than Fujifilm X-T100 and its 448 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T100 448 gr
0.99 lb
Nikon D4s 1350 gr
2.98 lb

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D4s Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D4s, 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-T100
Nikon D4s
Name Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon D4s
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-05-24 2014-02-25
MSRP 599 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
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 CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4928 x 3280 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 16 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 25600
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-T100
Nikon D4s
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 91 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-T100
Nikon D4s
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
Frames per second 6 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center 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-T100
Nikon D4s
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
XQD
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)
Yes
Optional via WT-5A or WT-4A
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional via GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T100
Nikon D4s
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL18a rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 430 shots 3020 shots
Width 121 mm 160 mm
Height 83 mm 157 mm
Depth 47 mm 91 mm
Weight 448 gram 1350 gram