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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 2 years later than the A6400 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E4 A6400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021January 2019Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 A6400 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E4 A6400 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outer dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the A6400.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Sony A6400
83
manual focus
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Sony A6400
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography features
Sony A6400 Sports photography features
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
76
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography advice
Sony A6400 Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly display
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 380 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $849 $898