Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-T4

£999 (+£450)

2020

✅

Strong upgrade

The Fujifilm X-T4 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T2 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Fujifilm X-T4

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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate

15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
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Battery life

600 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip
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Generation

4 years newer (2020 vs 2016)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T2	Fujifilm X-T4
Price	£549	£999
Released	2016	2020	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log
Autofocus	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None	6.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	600 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	507g (with battery and card)	607g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification	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	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)	Dual SD UHS-I

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