X-E4vs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The x-e4 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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