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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-S20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the X-S20 (26MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 3 years before the X-S20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the X-S20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 X-S20 Fujifilm X-E4 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2021Fresher by 28 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1620kCrisper screen (+220k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 X-S20 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features physical measurements 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-S20 has dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-S20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the X-S20.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and X-S20 is 86 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and X-S20.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the release date  of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-E4 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
83
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
84
 has manual focus
 great  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
80
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography information
79
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
87
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (750 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
88
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
77
 great battery life (750 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 great  resolution (26MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography highlights
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (750 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging factors
82
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detect focusing
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 heavier than competition (491g)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Fujifilm X-E4Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-S20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2023-05-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 26MP
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 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 58 86
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 6240x4160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 364 grams (0.80 pounds) 491 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 750 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $849 $1,299