Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-A7→Fujifilm X-E4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-A7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-E4
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 6fps
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Generation2 years newer (2021 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-E4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | +5.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-A7 | X-E4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £699 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 320g body only | 364g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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