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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 7 years after the Fujifilm X-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2013More modern by 90 months
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-M1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with outer dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-M1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to give more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography information
88
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
31
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-E4Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2013-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 58 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 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 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $849 $399