X-E4vs A7S II

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 A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ 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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-E4 (2021)A7S II (2015)
Price £699 £799
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~460 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 364g (body only) 584g body only
Dimensions 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre X-E4A7S II
Street
9.0
4.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Video
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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