X-E4vs Nikon D7500vs Nikon Z9
Which should you buy?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500, nikon z9 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £899 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 640g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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