X-E4vs GH4
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £349 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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