X-E4vs A7R III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-E4 (2021) Starting from £699 new Best for Compact street & travel photography View X-E4
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Sony A7R III Sony A7R III (2017) Starting from £1799 new Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography View A7R III

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 Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7R III (2017)

  • Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
  • Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
  • Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
  • Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work

Quick take: The a7r iii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-E4 (2021)A7R III (2017)
Price £699 £1,799
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 42.4MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 10fps with AF/AE tracking
Battery Life ~460 shots (CIPA) ~650 shots (CIPA)
Weight 364g (body only) 650g body only
Dimensions 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD slots (one UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre X-E4A7R III
Street
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Video
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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