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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 24 months later than the Fujifilm X-T30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the Fujifilm X-T30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-T30 
IntroducedJanuary 2021February 2019Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-T30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with 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) while the Fujifilm X-T30 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
83
manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
78
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-E4Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - X-Processor 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 58 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $849 $899