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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the Fujifilm X-E4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-E3 
RevealedJanuary 2021September 2017Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E4 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E4 has proportions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the Fujifilm X-E4.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-E4.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography details
77
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
88
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
82
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Fujifilm X-E3Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2021-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 58
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 364 grams (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $849