X-A7vs GH4
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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