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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II 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
  • Announced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was launched 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-E4 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2021Newer by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides exterior 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-T30 II has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the Fujifilm X-T30 II.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 86 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the release date  of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-E4 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
83
 you can focus manually
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
83
 manual focus
 high  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
80
 screen tilts up and down
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 lack of image stabilization
79
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
79
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery life (380 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 fps)
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 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 II as a Travel photography camera
88
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
80
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
81
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 high  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
82
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic support
 lack of image stabilization
36
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-E4Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2021-09-02
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 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 58 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 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 @ 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 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 364g (0.80 pounds) 383g (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 All around 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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $849 $900