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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony S950, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 12 years after the S950 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm X-E4 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2009More modern by 146 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 S950 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm X-E4 S950 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 has physical measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the S950.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and S950.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer you more detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography features
Sony S950 Portrait photography features
83
manual focus
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2021-01-27 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 58 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $849 $130