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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-410
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 14 years later than the E-400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the E-400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-400

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-400 
IntroducedJanuary 2021September 2006More recent by 175 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k215kSharper screen (+1405k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-400 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-400

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-400 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got 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) and the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the E-400.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-400 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer more detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Olympus E-400 Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Olympus E-400
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Travel photography highlights
88
great battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-400 Vlogging highlights
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-400
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus E-400
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus E-400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2021-01-27 2006-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 3
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $849 $599