X-T1vs Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): 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.
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): 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)
- 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
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- 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
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 26.1MP |
| 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 | None | 6.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Fujifilm X-T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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