• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T1 advantages over Fujifilm X-E4

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 3.77 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.77x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Fujifilm X-E4 advantages over Fujifilm X-T1

  • Less expensive
    $1049 vs $1699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 46 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    540k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    26.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range

  • Read our Fujifilm X-T1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1
Samsung NX30
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E4
Samsung NX30
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Lens selection
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Internal flash

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Compared to Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-T1
Sony ZV-E10
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-E4
Sony ZV-E10
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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