X-E4vs Lumix G9
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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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