Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony ZV-E10 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-E4
66
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony ZV-E10
65
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony ZV-E10 are both 2021 APS-C mirrorless cameras that frame shots differently. The X-E4 includes a built-in electronic viewfinder for eye-level composing, while the ZV-E10 has no viewfinder and frames on its rear screen. Each belongs to a different native lens system: the X-E4 takes Fujifilm X mount lenses and the ZV-E10 takes Sony E mount lenses, so your existing lenses decide much here. The Sony is also the lighter body at 343 g against 364 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2021 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 27, 2021 | July 27, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 121 x 73 x 33 mm | 115 x 64 x 45 mm |
| Camera weight | 364 g | 343 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-E4 is the stronger choice for fast action, shooting at up to 20 frames per second against 11 on the ZV-E10. Its 26 megapixels against 24 also give more room to crop or print larger. Several stills specifications match: both use APS-C CMOS sensors and share the same 1/4000 second maximum shutter speed. The Sony reaches a higher standard ISO ceiling of 32000 against 12800, helping keep shutter speeds usable in dim interiors. Neither body has in-body stabilisation, so handheld steadiness depends on the lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘ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 15.6 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
20 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘ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 X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘ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. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘ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. |
8030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘ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. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
444080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘ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. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘ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. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘ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. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe X-E4 offers deeper slow-motion reach, with a maximum video frame rate of 240 fps against 120 fps on the ZV-E10, so you can stretch a fleeting moment on the timeline. Both cameras support 4K as their maximum video resolution. The ZV-E10 records in XAVC S and MOV alongside MPEG-4, while the X-E4 records MPEG-4 and H.264, useful for matching an existing editing setup. Both offer built-in timelapse recording, so interval work needs no external trigger. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘ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 2160 | 3840 x 1920 |
Max video frame rate ⓘ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 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘ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.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, MOV |
| Features | 72/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-E4's rear screen is much sharper, at 1,620,000 dots against 920,000, making focus confirmation and playback easier to judge. Both share a 3-inch touchscreen that flips out for self-framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transfer and remote control. The X-E4's built-in electronic viewfinder allows eye-level composing in bright light where a rear screen can be hard to read, an option the ZV-E10 lacks. Neither camera has GPS, weather sealing or a built-in flash, but both support an external flash. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 9200001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘ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. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe ZV-E10 has the longer rated battery life, 440 shots against 380 on the X-E4, favouring long days of screen-led shooting. The X-E4 counters with USB charging, letting you top up its battery from a USB source, while the ZV-E10 offers none. Both bodies carry a single card slot, so there is no in-camera backup on either. The X-E4 takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards at UHS-I speed, while the ZV-E10 also accepts Memory Stick Pro Duo media. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
380 shots1505000 | 440 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-E4 if you photograph with the camera to your eye. It is the only one here with a viewfinder, plus 20 fps bursts for sports and wildlife and 240 fps slow motion. Cropping distant subjects or printing large favours its extra megapixels.
Choose the Sony ZV-E10 when your work is built around the rear screen, filming yourself or shooting handheld footage. Its rated battery life is longer, and it records in XAVC S and MOV. Owners of Fujifilm X or Sony E lenses should follow their existing system.