Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100F→Fujifilm X-E4

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100F

£649

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E4

£699 (+£50)

2021

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-E4 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100F owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-E4

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X100F	X-E4
Price	£649	£699
Released	2017	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	Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection	Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection
Stabilisation	None	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~390 shots (CIPA)	~460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	469g (with battery and card)	364g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification)	None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available)
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch)	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I

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