Fujifilm X-T4vs D5
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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