Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm X-E4

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100S

£250

2013

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E4

£699 (+£449)

2021

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-E4 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100S owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-E4

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X100S	X-E4
Price	£250	£699
Released	2013	2021	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	16MP	26MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log
Autofocus	Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect	Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection
Stabilisation	—	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	6fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	445g (with battery and card)	364g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder	None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available)
Screen	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I

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