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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced within a month of the FX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the FX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 FX3 
Screen resolution1620k1440kCrisper screen (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 FX3 Fujifilm X-E4 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 FX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2021February 2021Similar generation
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 features outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the FX3.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and FX3.
All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give you greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
80
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 no image stabilization
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment proofing
 very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony FX3
79
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (600 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Sony FX3 Travel photography highlights
88
 good battery (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
71
 good battery power (600 shots)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 selfie friendly display
 low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
81
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 good battery (380 per charge)
 no image stabilization
77
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery power (600 per charge)
 has double storage slots
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Sony FX3 Vlogging information
82
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 no image stabilization
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony FX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony FX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 58 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 364 grams (0.80 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 380 images 600 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $849 $3,900