X-E4vs A7 IIIvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | A7 III (2018) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,699 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 565g (body, battery, card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Compare pairs from this group