X-E4vs Fujifilm X100VIvs Nikon D7500
Which should you buy?
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.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
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
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 533g with battery and card | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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