Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Fujifilm X-T4. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 26MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -4.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T4 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £150 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | None | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 607g body only | 350g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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