X-E4vs A6300
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, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed 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
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6300 is the most affordable; only the a6300 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | A6300 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £449 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 361g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | A6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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