Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-Pro2Fujifilm X-E4

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

X-Pro2
You own
Fujifilm
X-Pro2
£549
2016
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X-E4
Upgrade to
Fujifilm
X-E4
£699 (+£150)
2021
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Strong upgrade
The X-E4 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-Pro2 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-E4
Unchanged or similar
Suitability by genre
Genre X-Pro2 X-E4
Street
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
4.0
Video
7.0
Full spec comparison
Spec X-Pro2 X-E4
Price £549 £699
Released 2016 2021
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 24MP 26MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection
Stabilisation None None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA) ~460 shots (CIPA)
Weight 495g body only 364g (body only)
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available)
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
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