X-E4vs FX3
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FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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