Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T2→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 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T2 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T4
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
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Battery life~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
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Generation4 years newer (2020 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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-T2 | X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.9 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.3 | ||
| Documentary | +1.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.7 | ||
| Casual | +1.2 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +1.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T2 | X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £287 used | £515 used | |
| 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 | No stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 457g (body only) | 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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