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X-T1 vs X-T4
Quick take: The X-T4 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T1 is the most affordable.
Where the X-T1 wins
- Cheaper new: £159 vs £516
- Weight: 440g (with battery and card)
Where the X-T4 wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic
- Battery Life: ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
- Portrait: 7.3 vs 6.0
- Wedding & Events: 7.2 vs 4.9
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T1 — Street, Travel & Documentary Photography: The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
X-T4 — Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts: The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
X-T4 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T1Fujifilm · 2014 | X-T4Fujifilm · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 usedBest | £516 used |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card)Best | 607g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T1
X-T4
Portrait
6.0/10
7.3/10
Street
6.1/10
6.2/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
7.2/10
Documentary
5.1/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
7.6/10
Landscape
4.8/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.7/10
Casual
3.9/10
5.0/10
Food
5.0/10
6.9/10
Macro
4.3/10
6.8/10
Architecture
4.4/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.2/10
Filmmaking
—
6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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