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Fujifilm

X-E4

Minimalist APS-C rangefinder-style body for street and travel.

$849

Released Jan 2021

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

X-E4 is 1 year newer.

Wins

3categories

X-E4

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

3categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

11 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-E4 wins 2 categories·X100V wins 3 categories
  • BX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 8 fps)
  • AX-E4 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (460 shots vs 350 shots)
  • AX-E4 has lower Weight (364 g vs 478 g)
  • BX100V has higher EVF magnification (0.66 × vs 0.62 ×)

Key specs at a glance

X-E4X100V
Resolution26.1 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight364 g478 g
Battery460 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-E4

121 × 73 × 33 mm

364 g (0.80 lb / 12.84 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

X-E4 is 7mm narrower, 2mm shorter, and 21mm thinner than X100V.

X-E4 is 114 g lighter than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm X-E4 · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

X-E4

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-E4

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100V: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-E4X100V
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
1.5Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-E4

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 121.3, 72.9, 32.7

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    460 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

  • Weight

    364 g vs 478 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100V supports it

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.66 × vs 0.62 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 26.1 MP
  • ISO min (native)Both 160
  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-E4

Pros

  • Compact
  • Affordable
  • Film sims

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Minimal grip
  • No fully articulating screen

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

X-E4
X100V
Resolution
26.1 MP
26.1 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-E4
X100V
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
X-E4
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps
11 fps+38%
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
17 frames
17 frames
X-E4
X100V
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
F-Log
Codecs
H.264
H.264
X-E4
X100V
Weight
364 g−114 g less
478 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-E4 or X100V?

X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for X-E4 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-E4 and X100V?

Both cameras share the same 26.1 MP resolution.

Do the X-E4 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

X-E4 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-E4 or the X100V?

X-E4 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-E4 and X100V?

X-E4 weighs 364 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-E4 is 114 g lighter.

Do the X-E4 and X100V record 4K video?

X-E4: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X-E4 and X100V weather sealed?

X-E4: No. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 460 shots (CIPA) for the X-E4 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X-E4 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-E4 launched at $849 and X100V at $1,399. The X-E4 is $550 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.