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X-E1 vs X-E4
Quick take: The X-E4 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-E1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 | X-E1Fujifilm · 2012 | X-E4Fujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £154 usedBest | £503 used |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/24 | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 areas | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 350g (with battery)Best | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.5", 2.36M dots | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe | 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
X-E1
X-E4
Portrait
4.9/10
6.5/10
Street
6.8/10
7.5/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
5.0/10
Documentary
3.8/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.1/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
6.6/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.0/10
Food
4.0/10
5.9/10
Macro
3.7/10
5.7/10
Architecture
4.1/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
5.0/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.3/10
Filmmaking
—
4.9/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10
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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