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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 9 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the Fujifilm X-E4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2013More modern by 96 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Fujifilm X-E4.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E4.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2021-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
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 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 58
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 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 second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 364g (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" 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 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $849