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X-E4 vs A5100
Quick take: The X-E4 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-E4 — Compact Street & Travel Photography: 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E4Fujifilm · 2021 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £503 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-E4
A5100
Portrait
6.5/10
5.4/10
Street
7.5/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
4.7/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
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Documentary
5.2/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
4.7/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
5.5/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.2/10
Food
5.9/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
4.9/10
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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