Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-E4

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-E4. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Fujifilm X-E4 was released 2021. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Fujifilm X-E4 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm 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-S20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm X-E4 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-E4 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-S20 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Fujifilm X-E4 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Fujifilm X-E4 160-12800

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-S20
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E4

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-E4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Fujifilm X-E4 20

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-E4 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.

Fujifilm X-S20 weighs 491 gr (equal to 1.08 lb) which is 35% heavier than Fujifilm X-E4 and its 364 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Fujifilm X-E4 364 gr
0.8 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-E4, 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-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-E4
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Release Year 2023 2021
Release Date 2023-05-24 2021-01-27
MSRP 1299 USD 849 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 6240 x 4160 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 26 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
ISO Range 160 - 12800 160 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
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
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 425
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm X

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 (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 1620000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Frames per second 8 fps 20 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-E4
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots 380 shots
Width 127 mm 121 mm
Height 85 mm 73 mm
Depth 65 mm 33 mm
Weight 491 gram 364 gram