Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX30
Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2021
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony FX30
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(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced September 2022
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the FX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 & Sony FX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony FX30
| Fujifilm X-E4 | FX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| FX30 | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2022 |  | January 2021 | More modern by 20 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1620k | Crisper screen (+740k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony FX30
| Fujifilm X-E4 | FX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony FX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the FX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and FX30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-E4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Sony FX30 Portrait photography details
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition (646g)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony FX30
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (570 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
great battery life (570 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (570 shots)
2 card slots
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Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging factors
Sony FX30 Vlogging factors
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
heavier than competition (646g)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony FX30 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-01-27 | 2022-09-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 26 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 58 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 364 grams (0.80 lb) | 646 grams (1.42 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 images | 570 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | One | 2 |
| Launch cost | $849 | $1,800 |