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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
73
Features
88
Overall
79

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
80
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
37
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