Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X-T4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T4 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T4
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 8fps
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Battery life~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2020 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-T1 | X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.3 | ||
| Documentary | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.2 | ||
| Food | +1.9 | ||
| Macro | +2.5 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 used | £515 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| 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 | No stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 607g (body only) | ↓ |
| 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 |
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