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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 8 years before the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021November 2013Fresher by 87 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E4 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E4 has measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the Fujifilm X-E4.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E4.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
54
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
66
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
31
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2021-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 58
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 364g (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $849