Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9
Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
85 Imaging
55 Features
78 Overall
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85 Imaging
55 Features
78 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Announced January 2021
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL9
| Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2021 |  | February 2018 | Newer by 37 months |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| E-PL9 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL9
| Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers exterior 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 Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the E-PL9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL9.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography information
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
good battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing MP (26MP)
selfie friendly display
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging features
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2021-01-27 | 2018-02-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 58 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 8.6 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 364 gr (0.80 lbs) | 380 gr (0.84 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 350 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $849 | $599 |