X-E4vs XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Fujifilm
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
From £699
Best for Everyday prime & street photography
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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.
Everyday Prime & Street Photography — XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR: If you shoot Fujifilm and can only own one prime, this is it. The 50mm equivalent focal length works for almost any subject, f/1.4 gives you excellent low-light capability, and the weather resistance means it goes wherever your camera goes.
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
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
- Fujifilm X-mount shooters who want a single versatile prime
- Street and travel photographers who prefer a 50mm equivalent field of view
- Photographers who shoot in mixed weather conditions
- Anyone who wants the sharpest standard prime in the XF lineup
Quick take: Only the xf 33mm f/1.4 r lm wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | — |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet and accurate |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | — |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 360g |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 72.5mm × 75mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | — |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | — |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C, 50mm full-frame equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
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