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Fujifilm Announces X-E4 Mirrorless Camera
27 January 2021
Fujifilm has announced its X-E4 mirrorless rangefinder-style digital camera featuring the same 26.1-megapixel, X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and 0.02 sec autofocus found in all the professional X Series cameras.
"Outstanding image quality, wide dynamic range and superb low-light performance combine with simple controls, advanced Face and Eye Detection and a forward-180° tilting LCD touchscreen to make this camera a joy to use for video or photo," said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product management at Fujifilm North America Corporation's Electronic Imaging Division.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new camera include:
- 26.1-megapixel APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 sensor
- X-Processor 4 image processor
- DCI/UHD 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 240 fps
- 2.36m-dot 0.62x OLED EVF
- 3.0-inch 1.62m-dot 180° tilting touchscreen
- 425-point hybrid autofocus system
- ISO 160 to 12,800
- Up to 30-fps shooting
- Bluetooth and WiFi
- Film Simulation Modes
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new mirrorless camera include:
FUJIFILM X-E4 SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 26.1-megapixel APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 sensor
Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 16:9Bit Depth 14-bit Lens Mount Fujifilm X File Formats Raw, JPEG Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Viewfinder 0.39-inch 2,360,000-dot OLED
100 percent coverage
-4 to +2 diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch 1,620,000-dot 180° tilting touchscreen LCD Shutter Mechanical Shutter:
1/4000 to 3600 seconds
1/4000 to 4 seconds in Program mode
1/4000 to 30 seconds in Aperture Priority mode
0 to 60 Minutes in Bulb mode
Electronic Shutter:
1/32000 to 900 seconds
1/32000 to 4 seconds in Program mode
1/32000 to 30 seconds in Aperture Priority mode
1 to 1 Second in Bulb mode
1/4000 to 1/24 Second in Movie ModeFrame Rate Mechanical Shutter:
Up to 8 fps at 26.1-Mp for up to 18 Raws or 105 JPEGs
Up to 5 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 24 Raws or 458 JPEGs
Electronic Shutter:
Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Raws or 32 JPEGs
Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 18 Raws or 81 JPEGsISO Auto, 160 to 12,800
Extended: 80 to 51,200Autofocus Yes with 425 phase detection points Live View Yes Image Stabilization No Flash No built-in flash
TTL, Hot shoe
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/180 secondMovie H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit:
DCI 4K at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p
UHD 4K at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p
DCI 2K at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p
Up to 30 minute clips
Built-in stereo mic, external stereo mic inputConnectivity WiFi, Bluetooth
USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), HDMI D (Micro), 3.5mm microphonePower NP-W126S rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 7.2 VDC, 1260 mAh
380 shotsDimensions 4.8 x 2.9 x 1.3 inches Weight 12.8 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Fujifilm said the X-E4 will be available in March for $849.95. The camera will also be available as a kit that includes the Fujinon XF27mmF4 R WR lens for $1,049.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
For more information see the news release below.
Fujifilm Announces New Fujifilm X-E4 Mirrorless Camera
The most portable mirrorless camera in the X-Series lineup
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. is pleased to announce Fujifilm X-E4 digital camera (X-E4), a new mirrorless rangefinder-style camera in the Fujifilm X Series lineup.
The lightweight, compact X-E4 features the same 26.1-megapixel, X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, 0.02 sec autofocus and fantastic color science that can be found in all the professional X Series cameras.
"Outstanding image quality, wide dynamic range and superb low-light performance combine with simple controls, advanced Face and Eye Detection and a forward-180[!]deg; tilting LCD touchscreen to make this camera a joy to use for video or photo," said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product management at Fujifilm North America Corporation's Electronic Imaging Division.
Main Product Features
X Series' lightest and smallest camera body
- At .80 lb. (364g) and measuring 4.77in x 2.87in x 1.28in (121.3mm x 72.9mm x 32.7mm), X-E4 is the most compact interchangeable-lens camera in the X Series of digital cameras. The product uses Fujifilm's 4th generation sensor and processor. To maintain its slim and sleek design, a rear tilting LCD screen has also been carefully designed to ensure the body remains as thin and portable as possible.
- The camera's compact design is influenced by the design of classic film cameras. Both the front and rear grips are flat to give it a classic aesthetic, while the top plate of the camera body is carefully molded from magnesium to provide a polished, elevated finish.
Diverse functions and easy operation
- The rear tilting monitor can be flipped upward and forward facing up to 180 degrees, which can accommodate a wide variety of compositions, from high to low angle, as well as selfies and vlog-style videos.
- The top panel includes a shutter speed dial that can be set manually or switched to Program Mode if fully automatic functionality is required.
- Controls have also been concentrated to front-side dials to give extra thumb space for maximum in-hand comfort.
Professional performance
- Using Fujifilm's state-of-the-art 26.1-Mp X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and the high-speed image processing engine X-Processor 4 to provide incredibly fast autofocus, X-E4 uses phase detection autofocus points across almost 100 percent of the sensor to acquire focus in as fast as 0.02 seconds. It is also able to track moving subjects with an advanced AF-tracking algorithm, ensuring that images can be captured when the focus is optimal.
- X-E4 also includes Fujifilm's latest Face and Eye detection technology to track subjects accurately, even in luminance levels as low as -7.0EV where used with an attached Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 R WR lens.
Extensive video-recording functions
- X-E4 oversamples 6K footage to record 4K/30P 4:2:0 8-bit video to internal media or 4K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit video via its HDMI port.
- The camera can also deliver high-speed, full-HD video at 240fps, which can be used to replay fast-moving subjects up to 10x slower compared to footage recorded at 24fps.
Variety of film simulations
- A total of 18 film simulations are available with the X-E4, including Velvia, which is characterized by highly saturated colors and crisp gradation and ETERNA Bleach Bypass, which reproduces a traditional dark-room processing technique to create unique images with low saturation and high contrast.
Pricing and Availability
X-E4 is currently expected to be available in March at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $849.95 and $1,050 CDN. The camera will also be available as a kit that includes the Fujinon XF27mmF4 R WR lens at a manufacturer's retail price of $1049.95 and $1,300 CDN.
Several accessories will be available for X-E4 as well, including:
- BLC- XE4 (Black Leather Case): $79.99 MSRP USD/$105 CDN
- MHG-X-E4 (Metal Hand Grip, Black only): $89.99 MSRP USD/$120 CDN
- TR-X-E4 (Thumb Rest, Black): $69.99 MSRP USD/$95 CDN
- TR-X-E4 (Thumb Rest, Silver): $69.99 MSRP USD/$95 CDN
For more information, please visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x-e4/.