X-E4vs Q
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, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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