Fujifilm X-E4 vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 7D Mark II is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E4 were released 2021 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II was released 2014. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E4 2021
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E4 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E4 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 7D Mark II has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E4 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 20 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 30 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 7D Mark II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E4. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-E4 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E4 160-12800
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 100-16000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E4
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 7D Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E4 20
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II weighs 910 gr (equal to 2.01 lb) which is 150% heavier than Fujifilm X-E4 and its 364 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E4 364 gr
0.8 lb
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 910 gr
2.01 lb

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Name Fujifilm X-E4 Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Release Year 2021 2014
Release Date 2021-01-27 2014-09-15
MSRP 849 USD 1799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 20 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DUAL DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 65
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View II TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 1× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Frames per second 20 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 10 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 670 shots
Width 121 mm 149 mm
Height 73 mm 112 mm
Depth 33 mm 78 mm
Weight 364 gram 910 gram