X-E4vs A7R VI
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the a7r vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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