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X-T4 vs A6000
Quick take: The X-T4 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the X-T4 is weather sealed.
Where the X-T4 wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic
- Battery Life: ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.3 vs 6.3
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £516
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
- Street: 7.6 vs 6.2
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-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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T4Fujifilm · 2020 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £516 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronicBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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-T4
A6000
Portrait
7.3/10
6.3/10
Street
6.2/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.2/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
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Filmmaking
6.0/10
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Documentary
6.6/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
7.6/10
6.2/10
Landscape
5.9/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.0/10
4.4/10
Food
6.9/10
5.5/10
Macro
6.8/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.8/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
4.6/10
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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