X-A7vs X-E4
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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