X-E4vs BF
Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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