X-E4vs Nikon Z8vs A6700
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, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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 Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the nikon z8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 910g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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