Fujifilm
X-E4
Minimalist APS-C rangefinder-style body for street and travel.
$849
Released Jan 2021
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 3.1 years newer.
Wins
X-E4
Wins
X100VI
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 17 frames)
- BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX100VI has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 26.1 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-E4
121 × 73 × 33 mm
364 g (0.80 lb / 12.84 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X-E4 is 7mm narrower, 2mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than X100VI.
X-E4 is 157 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm X-E4 · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-E4
121 × 73 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-E4
121 × 33 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-E4
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-E4
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100VI: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-E4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.3, 72.9, 32.7
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
460 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Weight
364 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
RAW buffer depth
52 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
In-body stabilization
Only X100VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
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
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-E4 or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X-E4 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-E4 and X100VI?
X-E4 is 26.1 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-E4 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-E4 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-E4 or the X100VI?
X-E4 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-E4 and X100VI?
X-E4 weighs 364 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-E4 is 157 g lighter.
Do the X-E4 and X100VI record 4K video?
X-E4: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-E4 and X100VI weather sealed?
X-E4: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 460 shots (CIPA) for the X-E4 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-E4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-E4 launched at $849 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-E4 is $750 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.