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Canon EOS R50 V vs X-E4
Quick take: The X-E4 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-E4 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-E4 2021
Best for Compact street & travel photography
£699
list price · used from £352 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-E4 — Compact Street & Travel Photography: 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.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | X-E4Fujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £699Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 364g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
X-E4
Portrait
6.6/10
6.5/10
Street
7.1/10
7.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
5.0/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
4.9/10
Documentary
6.5/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
6.4/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
6.6/10
Casual
6.5/10
5.0/10
Food
6.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.0/10
Fun & simple
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4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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