X-E4vs Q3 43
Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage 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.
Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.
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
Q3 43 (2024)
- Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
- Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
- Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
- Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
Quick take: The q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the q3 43 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Q3 43 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £6,995 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Q3 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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