Fujifilm X-T4vs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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