X-E4vs A7 IIIvs Sony A7R V
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | A7 III (2018) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,699 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 565g (body, battery, card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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