X-E4vs OM-3
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OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure 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.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× 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-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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