Fujifilm X-T4vs D850
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
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Nikon
D850 (2017)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Landscape, wildlife & professional studio photography
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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.
Landscape, Wildlife & Professional Studio Photography — D850 (2017): The finest DSLR ever made — 45MP, 9fps, and nearly 2000 shots per charge in a body that still outperforms most mirrorless cameras for battery life.
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
D850 (2017)
- Nikon F-mount lens owners who want the highest resolution DSLR before switching to mirrorless
- Landscape and wildlife photographers who value the optical viewfinder and outstanding battery life
- Professional photographers who need 45MP resolution without the price of a medium format system
- Photojournalists and event photographers with a large F-mount lens investment
Quick take: The d850 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | D850 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | None (relies on VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF) |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding |
| Weight | 607g body only | 915g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 146 × 124 × 78.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | Optical pentaprism — 0.75× 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 slots — XQD and SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | D850 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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