X-E4vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-e4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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