Fujifilm X-E4

Compact size ; Lightweight ; Retro design and feel ; Physical controls ; Same image quality as X-T4

No in-body stabilisation ; Awkward with larger zoom lenses

The Fujifilm X-E4 is capable of producing the same quality images as its larger and more expensive siblings but is much more compact and easy to carry. It would be ideal as a travel camera, paired with Fujifilm's smaller prime lenses or as a...

Attractive and small-scale design with classic-looking control dials ; Same great image quality of Fujifilm X-T4 - but for less cash ; Super autofocus system for stills and movies

No lock on exposure comp dial - easy to knock out of place ; Fiddly to position screen forward ; Autofocus for moving subjects quicker in some competitors ; Slow USB-C charging

Although it's the first Fujifilm X series camera to offer a screen that can face forward, we don't actually think that'll be the main appeal for its target audience. That comes down to a range of points: from the top-tier image quality from the X-Trans...

The Fujifilm X-E4 is a compact and stylish camera, with excellent looks. It's also one of the smallest X-Series cameras available and features the same 26mp sensor as the flagship X-T4.

Slim, rangefinder-style body ; Tilting touch LCD with selfie flip ; OLED viewfinder ; Tactile dial-based control ; Excellent in-camera film looks ; Fast hybrid autofocus ; Prime lens kit available

Omits IBIS and weather protection ; Single UHS-I card slot ; Flat front body not great for heavy lenses

The Fujifilm X-E4's throwback style and dial-based control is sure to please fans of rangefinder cameras and is an especially good match with XF prime lenses.

Fujifilm has positioned the X-E4 as the

Excellent image quality ; Compact size ; USB charging

No in-body image stabilization ; Minimal external controls

But the Fujifilm X-E4 offers a lot of excellence for the price and size. If Fuji’s X-series controls are new to you, that’s not a good reason to shy away from this camera — in fact, you may actually enjoy its unique shooting experience.

Super image quality with stunning color reproduction and high sharpness. Very good 4K video. Compact, light and handy travel camera with good battery life.

Short buffer time on continuous shooting, moderate viewfinder resolution, no hand grip, nor any image stabilizer.

The Fujifilm X-E4 is the perfect travel camera for anyone who wants a system camera that is small and light, and better than a mobile phone or a compact camera. It is lightning fast, the image quality does not get any better in this class, and it...

Compact size ; Physical exposure controls ; Same image quality as X-T4

No in-body stabilization ; Awkward with larger zooms

While its small size and design doesn’t make it quite as versatile as a camera like the X-T4, the Fujifilm X-E4 is capable of producing the same quality images and it’s easy to carry everywhere. It would be ideal as a travel camera with Fujifilm's...