X-E4vs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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