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X-E4 vs X-S10
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below.
Where the X-E4 wins
- Cheaper new: £503 vs £1,098
- Battery Life: ~460 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 364g (body only)
- Street: 7.5 vs 6.7
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.9
Where the X-S10 wins
- Portrait: 7.0 vs 6.5
- Filmmaking: 5.4 vs 4.9
- Wildlife: 7.1 vs 6.6
- Casual: 5.7 vs 5.1
- Food: 7.0 vs 5.9
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.
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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.
X-S10 — Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging: The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
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
X-S10 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E4Fujifilm · 2021 | X-S10Fujifilm · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £503 usedBest | £1,098 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA)Best | ~325 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only)Best | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack |
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-E4
X-S10
Portrait
6.5/10
7.0/10
Street
7.5/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
5.7/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.4/10
Documentary
5.2/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.7/10
Food
5.9/10
7.0/10
Macro
5.7/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.1/10
Fun & simple
4.9/10
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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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