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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-T200 — Which Is Better?

Fujifilm X-E4 versus Fujifilm X-T200
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video Fujifilm X-E4
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SCORE
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video Fujifilm X-T200
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WINNER
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T200
General
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General

The Fujifilm X-E4 and the Fujifilm X-T200 are both mirrorless cameras on the Fujifilm X lens mount, announced in 2021 and 2020. The split between them is body shape. The X-E4 measures 121 x 73 x 33 mm and weighs 364 g, the flatter and slimmer of the two. The X-T200 is taller and deeper at 121 x 84 x 55 mm and 370 g.

Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
20212020
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
January 27, 2021January 24, 2020
Camera type MirrorlessMirrorless
Camera size 121 x 73 x 33 mm121 x 84 x 55 mm
Camera weight 364 g370 g
Optics67/10067/100
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Optics

The X-E4 is the stronger choice for photographing moving subjects and for heavy cropping. It shoots at 20 fps against 8 fps on the X-T200, enough to catch a fleeting expression or a bird taking off. Its 26 MP sensor also gives you more pixels than the X-T200's 24 MP for cropping a distant subject.

The X-T200 answers with in-body stabilisation, which the X-E4 omits, steadying handheld shots at slower shutter speeds. The X-E4 also starts at a base ISO of 160 against 200 on the X-T200, useful for wide apertures in daylight. The remaining optics specifications match: both use a 425-point autofocus system, a 1/4000 second maximum shutter, a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder, an APS-C CMOS sensor and a 12800 ISO native maximum.

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
26 MP05024 MP050
Image resolution
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Image resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution.
6240 x 41606000 x 4000
Sensor type
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The camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality.
CMOSCMOS
Sensor size
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The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.5 x 15.623.5 x 15.6
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
APS-CAPS-C
Continuous shooting
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The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
20 fps0458 fps045
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm XFujifilm X
Image processor
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The image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card.
X-Processor 4Unspecified
Aspect ratio
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The aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3.
3:23:2
Min ISO
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Refers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image.
1603020020030200
Max ISO
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Refers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise.
128003003280000128003003280000
Min ISO (expanded)
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Expanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary.
803020010030200
Max ISO (expanded)
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Expanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary.
512003003280000512003003280000
Minimum shutter speed
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The minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory.
444080444080
Max shutter speed
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The maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries.
400080032000400080032000
Autofocus points
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Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
42503004250300
In-body stabilisation
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In-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake.
NoYes
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
ElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder dots 236000009900000236000009900000
Video91/10091/100
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Video

The X-E4 offers the deeper slow-motion pool, with a maximum frame rate of 240 fps against 120 fps on the X-T200. That is twice the playback slowdown available from fast action, whether a skateboard trick or a hummingbird's wings. These are frame-rate ceilings, not a single combined 4K mode.

The remaining video specifications match: both record up to 4K, write MPEG-4 and H.264 files, and offer a built-in interval timer for timelapse sequences.

Video
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Indicates if this camera is capable of recording video.
YesYes
Max video resolution
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The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
4K4K
Max video format
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Video resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video.
4096 x 21603840 x 2160
Max video frame rate
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How many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect.
240 fps120 fps
Timelapse built in
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A built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video.
YesYes
Video file format
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Different cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files.
MPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
Features72/10074/100
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Features

The X-T200 is the better camera for framing and reviewing on the rear screen. Its 3.5-inch LCD uses 2,780,000 dots against the 1,620,000 dots of the X-E4's 3-inch panel, giving more detail for checking focus and reviewing shots. A built-in flash adds fill light on faces indoors, something the X-E4 lacks.

The remaining features match. Both screens are touch-sensitive and articulate for waist-level or selfie framing, and both cameras support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring images to a phone. Neither body has weather sealing or GPS.

Builtin flash
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A built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it.
NoYes
External flash
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External flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera.
YesYes
GPS
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GPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs.
✗✗
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
✗✗
Screen type LCDLCD
Touch screen
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Touchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons.
YesYes
Screen size 3"3.5"
Screen dots
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Screen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel.
1620000115000150000027800001150001500000
Flip screen
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A flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles.
YesYes
Live view
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Live View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens.
YesYes
Wi-Fi
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Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
YesYes
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices.
YesYes
Storage & battery35/10029/100
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Storage and Battery

The X-E4 holds the rated endurance advantage, at 380 shots per charge against 270 for the X-T200, a 110-shot lead in the ratings.

Storage and charging match on these points. Both cameras take a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card at UHS-I speed with no second slot, both use the NP-W126S battery, and both charge over USB.

Memory card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Dual memory card slots ✗✗
Battery type NP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life
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Approximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take.
380 shots1505000270 shots1505000
USB charging YesYes
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Verdict

Choose the Fujifilm X-E4 for action and travel photography. Its 20 fps burst rate suits sport, street scenes and wildlife. The 240 fps frame-rate ceiling doubles the slow-motion headroom, and the 380-shot rating beats the X-T200's 270. The 26 MP sensor also adds crop room for distant wildlife.

Choose the Fujifilm X-T200 for handheld shooting in dim interiors, or for framing and vlogging on the rear screen. In-body stabilisation helps at slower shutter speeds without a tripod, the larger, higher-resolution screen shows more detail, and the built-in flash adds light indoors. Both share the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses work on either body.

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