Fujifilm X-E4: Best Balanced Rangefinder-Style APS-C Hybrid on the Market

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Fujifilm's X-E4 is a no-brainer among rangefinder style APS-C hybrid cameras. I think it's a more complete and satisfying hybrid than anything in Sony's current a6 series lineup; it's so good as a photographer's camera alone that it's a warning shot across the bow for Leica's next generation CL - if and when one comes out. Buy X-E4: geni.us/EhaBd
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[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Perfect video for my first coffee break, thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@3BMEP]

I enjoy your vids as well, Mattias!

[@obalalama]

Two greats in one video! 💗👌🎊

[@jeffgrischow1734]

This is the best, most balanced, informative and fun review of the X-E4 I’ve seen. And I’m pretty sure it’s the first time I’ve heard the word ‘vestigial’ in a camera review! Thanks for another fabulous video!

[@3BMEP]

Thanks, Jeff - so appreciate your encouragement!

[@SingularityEngine]

The way you talk is so soothing. Your voice and vocabulary is so storytelling-like, very well articulated. Gained a new subscriber!

[@knuckledragger0]

I have the X-E4, as my first Fujifilm camera, and I love it. So many people have been comparing it to other Fujifilm bodies, and I had always been thinking of it in comparable terms to Leica instead. So glad to see a review that finally frames it in these terms. Kudos! Subscribing!

[@3BMEP]

A tardy “welcome!” 😊🖖🏻

[@markaustin614]

Excellent as always Hugh! Can't click the notification fast enough! I have borrowed the X-E4 from a friend , who also has an X-T4 and a GFX 50R....called me and wanted it back after a few days!! He never did that to me with the borrowed GFX. He simply smiles when he talks about how it handles for street photography.

[@richnewman]

Love this video! I just purchased the X-E4 as my new short film camera. Since everything I shoot will be tripod or gimbal, the lack of IBIS is no big deal at all to me. And I always go for shorter takes (though I will most likely get an external hard drive for 10 bit). I also got the 27mm f2.8 pancake with the camera and now shopping for a second, possibly third, prime and am BLOWN AWAY by how great the Fujifilm glass is. Not to mention the color profiles which have me wondering if I will shoot flat at all. Thanks for the comprehensive review. I'm stoked to be a Fuji user now!

[@3BMEP]

Congrats - enjoy! 🙏🏻🖖🏻😊

[@singsingmei]

This comment quite answers some questions I've had. Thank you.

[@ManlyHK1]

I believe this camera does NOT have the screen markers to help you compose ultra wide screen ratio say 21:9, necessary for a true "cinematic" feel, right? Do you not find the auto focus not so accurate and most lenses have noisy motors for video?

[@richnewman]

@@ManlyHK1 No idea. I prefer shooting in 16:9. Also, I don't use auto focus. No actual cinematographer would use it. Manual focus to control the shot. Also don't use stabilization either--I use a gimbal and tripod. The aspect ratio is pretty far down on the list of things I consider "cinematic."

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Hugh, I do love your reviews, always with passion and honesty. Your words and images do continue to inspire me. So thank you. Keep well, keep safe and be happy.

[@strudercutie]

I've never felt so inspired and chilled at the same time

[@3BMEP]

😎

[@Diamond.Absolute]

Watched so many videos about it, but only you gave me 'clarity'. Thanks Hugh🥰

[@3BMEP]

Happy to be of service! 😊🖖🏻

[@geofftonks8960]

Mesmerising, stumbled across your channel and apart from whatever you’re talking about I couldn’t stop watching, and, the information you’re imparting is valued too.

[@MontanaJim]

First time I saw you today. I must say I really enjoyed your review on the x-e4. Your style is so "Jeff Goldblumesque". I like it and hope you never lose it.

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🖖🏻

[@jazzmanematthews8376]

Yes!! I thought the same thing! Totally agree! Love it!

[@NBPT428]

Hugh, thorough and thoughtful review. You covered so many realistic scenarios to choose or not choose the X-E4. I think I may be sneaking one by you though. I was considering it as a lighter weight back up/travel/street body to my X-T3. I wish they left the rear command dial from the X-E3.

[@3BMEP]

Valid use case!

[@connerfreeman9609]

I sold my X-T3 after a month with the X-E4. I’m a hobbyist stills photographer for context.

[@patrick-resendiz]

Interested to hear more of your thought process. I have an X-S10 with several primes and considering getting either an X-E4 or used X-T3 as a second body so I can have 2 focal lengths handy to grab. Leaning towards X-E4 as I think I would value compactness over weather sealing, dual slots etc.

[@CraigEggleton]

I got bored with all the latest and greatest full frame cameras. I just picked up the X-4 and a few lenses. A little learning curve for sure but the images are excellent. The video will get by just fine for what I am doing with family stuff...all in all very happy with this purchase/indulgence.

[@homedoingnothing]

Great video! Mine arrives today and I’m just so excited. Gonna grab a used 18-55 to go with the 27 and learn how to use a proper camera again!

[@johnnyhandyman]

I was thinking of buying a new camera before watching this video ,now I'm confused and back on my meds.

[@georgesmith3022]

I don't know why fuji film produces so many cameras, it is confusing

[@innstikk]

Not interested in Fuji cameras, but still watching 😊👍 Man, Fuji has a lot of APS-C camera bodies...

[@EpitomePax]

Well.... you can be Interested in cameras that you have no intentions of buying 😄 that’s me with Leica cameras haha

[@innstikk]

@@EpitomePax Sure, Hugh always makes it interesting :-)

[@philipshucet9481]

Enjoyed the review. I'm thinking more and more than the CL will end up being my go-to at Columbia. Took a walk with it yesterday to get reacquainted. The only unfortunate thing about this review is that it pointed out what seems to be a failing speaker in my MacBook. Gotta get that check out. And, yes, on the haircut, although it remains within acceptable limits. Remember Don King? I miss boxing.

[@3BMEP]

I DO remember Don King! Did they have regained back then, too? CL makes a lot of sense for this fall. Might need to pick up another TL lens or two... 😎

[@philipshucet9481]

@@3BMEP Or get an SL-2...I sense deja vu

[@spandsbab]

Hugh is the closest we get to a Jeff Goldblum photographer

[@georgedemetriou1496]

Just love your presentational style! I can't find and XE4 at the moment, they seem to be out of stock world wide. I purchased a used XE2 as a stop gap and am really enjoying using it. I'd love the bigger sensor, faster processor/auto-focussing of the XE4, but really like the XE2 form factor with the additional buttons, dial and controls. I don't use video. I've also heard it said that the XE4 minimalist design is aimed at newbies to digital photography who wouldn't have a clue what to do with, and be put off by, the buttons, not at enthusiasts or professionals. I's really appreciate your steer on this?

[@Mowikan]

Give the camera good glas and it produces great quality pictures. This aps-c sensor is very capable. I love using my x-t3 in my studio with the 50f1 90f2. I have no doubt that this camera delivers!

[@zacharybohlman4069]

I went with the Sony A7C as my first mirrorless as a 90% video hybrid shooter and intend to add the FX3 soon. I've been thoroughly enjoying using it for stills even with its tiny EVF.

[@juleshorse9056]

Aside from the haircut (!), I was on the fence about the XE4. Worst ergonomics than my XE3, but better internals. Your video persuaded me. Got a good trade-in deal over the weekend. Glad I did. Thank you.

[@zed351]

I had concerns about the ergonomics when I swapped from the X-E3 to the X-E4. However the X-E4 with its so-called worse ergonomics has enabled me to get images not possible using the X-E3 simply due to the flip-screen. That screen is a huge plus ergonomically.

[@juleshorse9056]

@@zed351 Hi, thanks, agree about the screen.

[@ralffroberg1322]

First time i visit this page. And i like your humor and fun way to give your opinion on this camera. Well done!

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🖖🏻

[@phaselead_dj]

X-E4 looks stunning. With XF 33mm F1.4, it seems to be a really good combo. I already bought an A7C and a GX9 since I love range-founder style cameras so much, but this looks so appealing, except the fact that it doesn't have ibis. Anyway, i had to add a new one? Dammmmm I'll go broke 😅

[@bradmiller9993]

Wow. I had to watch this twice to get the most out of it. I've been on the fence about a X100V and now THIS. Too many choices! I can hear Hugh's voice in my head : " quit shopping and go out and shoot ! ".......... Great video.

[@fredbloggs545]

The choice of X100V vs. other Fujifilm current models comes down to whether you want to change lens or not. Start there, it's simple. If you want to change lens then the X100V is not god for you!

[@yckongful]

Every time I watched your video, it just made me wanna pick up my wallet and buy your recommendation, but most of all it made me pick up my old Nikon DSLR to go take a few shots. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@3BMEP]

Glad to be of service. Enjoy!

[@julian.km85]

Wow never viewed a video like that. You did it so great and explained everything amazingly well

[@logtothebase2]

Around 0.3 min Hugh says he will keep it "short and sweet" I think we have say it is a relative term, "compared to what" as les McCann often can be heard to say in our house.

[@burakhuseyinkunt8053]

Hey! I just cannot decide between the X-T30 and the X-E4 and it is going to be my first ever camera. I mainly plan on using it for photography. Both are the same price where I live. I think X-E4's screen would be great for selfies with friends and family, however too many people say the ergonomics and grip of X-E4 is less than acceptable...

[@fredbloggs545]

You should not listen to other peoples views on ergonomics as they are subjective. It needs to feel right in YOUR hands, not theirs! If you are able to handle them, then go and do that. If not, then the X-T30 with its central EVF may be more suited to you if you are a left eye shooter or glasses wearer. Although the X-E4 is smaller, once you put a large lens on it the difference in size and weight becomes a moot point. Either camera will be capable of producing images beyond your ability so pick the body you like, is it a dSLR style or rangefinder style you want? Have you considered second-hand, the X-E3 or other older body? A lot less and just as capable, plus you have spare cash for a lens.

[@burakhuseyinkunt8053]

@@fredbloggs545 I honestly like either camera, though I'm right eye dominant. And no I hadn't thought of second hand. I thought newer tech would be better. Could X-E3 still deliver?

[@fredbloggs545]

@@burakhuseyinkunt8053 The X-E3 is excellent, but has a fixed screen. I have it and the X-E4. The X-E4 is "better" in that other than the flippy screen, the autofocus is a bit snappier, probably not enough for a new user to notice, there are more PDAF autofocus points, but plenty for you on the X-E3, a negligible increase in mpix from 24 to 26 and a faster processor that you won't miss. The X-E4 has added a bunch of in-camera firmware settings but it is unlikely that you'll use them. They were important to me, but my needs are very specific to the later models, otherwise I would have stuck with my X-E3. You can get a lot of camera by looking at the 24mpix X-Trans III cameras in the X-E and X-T line. But do watch out for the lack of a flip screen if that matters, a flip screen can make the difference between getting a shot and not. You could look at the even older 16mpix X-Trans II models like the X-E2 but while still giving excellent results, the autofocus is a tad slower, you might be frustrated by it.

[@burakhuseyinkunt8053]

@@fredbloggs545 Thank you for the valuable comments and for taking the time! I will definitely look for more options

[@carlosjavierpenacastellano4824]

Would you consider using the Xe 4 with a longer lenses like for photographing my 8 years old daughter playing some tennis? BTW love your videos, so greatly made. thanks.

[@3BMEP]

I would!

[@kaneclements7761]

I bought a big Sony, but missed Fuji. So I got the 4 with the 27mm and it has become my favourite camera. It will work well with longer lenses. I've just sold my XC50-230 and got a n XF 30-300. The autofocus is very quick. I've been taking action shots of our terrier and they are very good. I was incredibly surprised.

[@carlosjavierpenacastellano4824]

@@kaneclements7761 Thanks a lot Kane for your comments. I own a ricoh gr iiix but i miss being able to use a telephoto for some sports shots. Peace!!

[@dandanu2526]

Excellent review..love it! I don't have any money left for the lens, but I will use it for manual lenses for now.

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

Always love the way you present your thoughts.

[@3BMEP]

Thank you, Joyjeet!

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

@@3BMEP 😊😇

[@GamerNxUSN]

I think I will wait for the 5 before replacing my 3, although the 4 is tempting.

[@keithmcneill9379]

Great review as always. Will be buying an X-E4. Thanks.

[@3BMEP]

Enjoy!

[@gabrielsposito863]

Great tech info and awesome ambience. Very relaxing and pleasant vídeo to watch. Thanks.

[@3BMEP]

😊🖖🏻

[@nevvanclarke9225]

It is really interesting that people comment that it doesn't have a grip and that you feel that people will drop the camera almost. Well can I just give you the example that people hold smart phones every day or cell phones as you call them in the United States and yes occasionally you drop your phone but you adapt your hands to hold it. I teach Photography and one of the first things I teach people is actually how to hold a camera. And we will just adapt and I would typically use a style where I call it the waiter position. What is the weight of position? Well it's essentially laying your left-hand flat and the camera sit in your hand, almost fingers touching the bottom of the lens underneath and this is your base and you're right and then becomes you're trigger.

[@andreasdk]

Your review turned me over - and I'm now the proud owner of an X-E4. Thank you! Trying to adapt from my Panasonic G9. My biggest problem is getting great skin tones. This video looks spot on. How do you grade it - or do you use a LUT? I have a Ninja V too.

[@mikescott8225]

You pretty much touched on every mirrorless APS-C option.. except for the Nikon. Why leave it out? That said, while I still have one foot in the Nikon system where I've lived since the FM2 in about 1983, I'm also shooting an X-100F and an X-E3 and totally agree with your assessment of the E4 being a sweet-spot camera for lots of uses. My X-E3 with a couple of primes does more to make me feel connected to my FM2 days than any other digital camera I've owned.

[@troygrudintfgrudin1630]

I've been planing on getting into Fujifilm since shooting with an X100F back in October 2019. I plan on waiting till Fujifilm releases the XT-40 before making a decision.

[@fredbloggs545]

Then you will wait for the X-H2 :D

[@PantsuThief69]

I've got bad news for you. Fuji seems to hate the number 40.

[@gradypicinich2404]

This is my first time watching your channel, and I must say, you give me very strong Jeff Goldblum vibes!

[@andrewchisholm3665]

You tempt us too much Hugh. Looking forward to getting my mask and mug, they are in the Royal Mail system somewhere in the UK, though don't think I will use them at the same time

[@nickjessel7759]

I’ve had mine for just about a month. It is already replacing my much loved LUMIX GX8. At this price point It is a shot across the micro four thirds boughs big time.

[@MrJed_s]

Very true... certainly doesn't help that m43 hasn't seen a new RF-style ILC in over 3 years :(

[@orangorill]

I'm mostly shooting MFT, and I doubt I'll leave the system, but with the disappointing E-M5.3, the aging sensor and no new PEN-F or GX in sight, I think I just might jump ship to Fuji for this one.

[@MrJed_s]

@@orangorill yeh it's looking pretty dire. I've been trying to move TO m43 but I feel like they've well and truly abandoned the concept of a premium compact camera (like Pen-F). Still haven't sold my Fuji gear...

[@nickjessel7759]

@@orangorill yep, it was my impatience with the lack of new GX line RF camera that led to me picking up this X-E4. It’s only slightly taller that the GX8 but it’s a bit thinner. Completely different environment in the menus & controls though. LUMIX are great from that point of view.

[@Kingjay814]

This little camera checks so many boxes. I have the X-T4 and I love that camera but sometimes it's a little big. My only complaint is that this X-E4 doesn't use the new battery type. As minor as it sounds I didn't want to bother with two types of batteries.

[@3BMEP]

I understand. :)

[@robstammers7149]

A compelling video, Hugh, I'm looking to get into the fuji compact world, you might have just convinced me. Regards Rob.

[@Tharrel]

I’m still happy with my xe3 and I’m working so hard on not giving in to GAS. Although if I only had that one more lens...

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I was really torn about this camera and I wanted to get it but I went with the XS 10 instead and I don't regret my decision at all but there's that Noreen feeling about. I wish I had gone for this camera but that's okay. I probably will at some point on both went there is stock available of this particular camera or I may even go for the smaller X pro series. I just love what Fuji film do they have made Photography for the people. And I talk about the people in the sense that they are affordable for people to buy and use. With all due respect to Nikon, Sony and Canon they are pricing themselves out of the market with their big flash cameras with 50 megapixels with all due respect that is a niche market for pro photographers. Those particular companies are not looking at what is really going on. I teach Photography as I said before and what I'm finding is people are coming to asking me what's the camera can just thought I get my hands on to get started and the first brand I think of is Fuji film look no further there's 10 or 11 different models that you can go to that would suit their needs words when I look at the other manufacturers all of them have their deficiencies, and I don't recommend their cameras and I'm traditionally a Nikon shooter and I love their gear and Canon make great cameras as well. Fuji fil they just do it well for the common person in the street and I know that might sound a bit cliche as there market is street cameras, but you can do so much more with a Fuji film camera than Jess Street Photography. I've been testing my X-s10 out in the landscape environment. People thought I was shooting with my D850 thought it was so good.

[@malcolmtice175]

Hugh ........another stunning video. I can see a successful career in politics coming as you steer a path through the various brands. I will need a CL badged as a Fuji to avoid problems at home. Well done and stay safe.

[@danny_r27]

It’s looking more like the X-E4 is going to be my first Fujifilm camera! I’m looking forward to trying the film simulations. The X-E4 with the 23mm f/2 is going to be what I go for. May get the 50mm f/2 later on. Just gotta wait for them to be back in stock! Great video all around! This will be my poor man’s Leica lol

[@3BMEP]

Good call - enjoy!

[@kaneclements7761]

Hi Danny. I don't think you will be disappointed. Like anything else, patience whilst one learns the equipment is worthwhile.

[@stevestruthers6180]

I currently own a Sony a6600 with an 18-135 lens and I like it a lot. However I find the 18-135 lens is a bit bulky. I'd love to get a 16mm prime pancake style lens for the camera to reduce the weight and bulk, but the only lenses that fit this category are Sony's 16mm f2.8 pancake lens or the 16-50mm PZ lens that is often thrown in with the Sony a6000, and neither lens is all that great in terms of optical performance. Both are actually old lenses that were originally designed to go with the Sony NEX-6 camera, which had a resolution of just 16MP, and they don't handle the higher resolution of the a6600 well. I used to own an a6000 and the 16-50 kit lens was OK with that camera, but not stellar. If Sony would just update both the 16-50 and the 16mm... but they haven't seen fit to do so. So, this leads me to consider the Fuji XE-4 with a Fuji 16mm prime, which will be lighter and more compact than the Sony. Ideal for landscapes and architectural photography, which I do a lot of. I also like the camera's manual shutter speed and aperture controls, which means I don't have to dive into a menu to change either shutter speed or aperture, and can't easily forget my settings. What's not so good, though, is the round eyepiece for the viewfinder. As I wear glasses with a high-index prescription, the round eyepiece makes it hard for me to see the entire viewfinder clearly. If it wasn't so expensive and Sony offered a decent 16mm compact prime, the A7C would work well as an alternative. Even though the viewfinder in that camera is smaller than its alpha-series counterparts, at least I can see all four corners. Yeah, I know, Sony loves to position itself as the Mercedes or BMW of the camera world and almost a Leica wannabe and charges a premium for its products...

[@johns997.1]

I've been thinking of replacing my pocket camera (Fujifilm X70) with something newer. You may have just convinced me the XE4 is the one. Thanks Hugh

[@allenschneider1847]

Great review. Put the iOS back on top, the focus dial back on the front, and give it a handle and thumb rest and it would be almost perfect!

[@tomwestbrook]

Thanks so much for this. I’m looking for a replacement for my trusty (sort of) M8. I’ll have to check out the CL and the XE4.

[@3BMEP]

Keep me posted. We already own and live the CL, but I also just added an X-E4 to our kit for video only applications.

[@tomwestbrook]

Well, my Mamiya 7ii finally sold, so I think I’m going for the CL + 18mm bundle (Leica USA web site is selling that for $100 less than body-only so a no-brainer), then go from there. Thanks for all the great CL discussion!

[@3BMEP]

@@tomwestbrook enjoy!

[@kaushaltiwari9773]

Thanks. Enjoyed the video. I am thinking of buying a range finder style camera. Is the GX9 still a good buy? I can buy it here in UK used near mint condition for 800 quid with the 12 to 60 kit lens and the Leica 15mm.

[@bkkang4550]

Great video! Good point for xe4. I am considering XT30II/ XE4/XS10, how do you think the monitor type for pure photography? Sometimes I feel the xs10’s is not so directly than xt30ii or Xe4. How do you think?

[@3BMEP]

If you want IBIS (and in my experience once you’ve tried it, it’s hard to go back), X-S10.

[@ObservingBeauty]

The lack of weather resistance, built in flash and ND filter (now working in video mode too), and overall experience (ergonomic becomes weird with big lenses), all together, it’s a x100v “similar” that is very different in my view... thanks for good review though.

[@Tethysmeer]

I bought a sigma fp but miss evf, flip screen and bother about the big heavy lenses for hiking. The xe4 might be the camera for me?

[@pogsee]

Brilliant vid. I'd be going for this but read about overheating, so I'll be going for the X-S10 :)

[@3BMEP]

Enjoy!

[@mantiq7768]

Great review. Where would you line up the new Olympus EP7 among the cameras mentioned? It's the smaller M43 sensor but would like your thoughts on it

[@gvz1538]

Thank you for mentioning the CL2. Does your crystal ball say April / May 2021, not until 2022, or something you cannot disclose? Regardless, phenomenal X-E4 video (your videos give us lots to think about), and for bringing up that it is a fantastic alternative for shooting M-glass.

[@gvz1538]

Hugh, I just realized the weight of this body is only 364g with battery and card, compared to 403g for the CL, almost 1.4 ounces light. Nice!!

[@ggg3671]

Hey Hugh. I love the tones of your b/w pics. Can you create a tutorial on b/w?

[@Gydegydegyde]

Great review Hugh. I have the new Ricoh GR3X but still require another compact but interchangeable lens compact and I think after watching your video I'm going to get the x-e4. Also, I really like your metal glasses frames, would you mind telling me what brand/model they are?

[@3BMEP]

They are plastic, from Zenni Optical!

[@MattBrandon]

I gotta say I agree with 99% of your take on the two cameras, with the exception of the build quality being equal. I think the X-E4 feels much lighter and somewhat flimsier. Maybe it's because the X100V has switched from the magnesium alloy (same as the X-E4 top plate) to an aluminium body with a satin coating. Just a thought.

[@3BMEP]

Reasonable people may disagree - thanks for sharing!

[@ManlyHK1]

I have my eye on this camera but after reading many reviews, it seems that it's NOT suitable for video film making because 1) most lenses don't have image stabilisation and 2) it has no "screen markers" like Sony has that helps you set the film's aspect ratio to wider cinema-style size. Also many of Fuji's own lenses have noisy motors and are not very good with changing auto focus. So this camera is best used as a stills camera than for movies. Any comments?

[@snowwalker9999]

I would love to own this camera. If I had Fuji lenses it would be no brainer. The only camera that could potentially beat this one would be Pen-F ii if the new Olympus company decides to ever release one and be generous with its features. Thanks for the great video.

[@maliedivine]

Which will you choice between xe4 and v100f? I can’t decide!! I like both. I need the camera that able to fit in my pocket or small purse.

[@3BMEP]

X100V!!

[@zed351]

If you want to change lenses, the choice becomes clear! Otherwise for pure compactness, the Ricoh GRIII should be on your list too.

[@kayteacher2078]

I'm looking at acquiring a compact digital camera. Can you tell me a little more about why the lack of a viewfinder (on the Ricoh GRIII) is a no-go for you? you mentioned that in passing around the 14-15 minute mark.Thank you.

[@3BMEP]

Without an EVF, I’m at the mercy of the rear screen’s brightness and absence of reflections - this is NOT where I want to be. 😊🖖🏻

[@kayteacher2078]

@@3BMEP Thank you for the reply. Yes, I see how that would hinder the shooting experience.

[@LensEthics]

Hi Hugh! The comment below was meant for you -- but then I managed to ignite a troll. 🙃 🤗 Thanks so much for all your work! Have you seen the Phillip Montgomery interview on the Aperture Foundation's website? Surreal. --> But what about weather sealing? With the flip screen and no weather sealing? 🤔 Travel, documentary and street will eventually face weather challenges (rain, humidity, dust) - seems that for this - the Xpro3 is the better choice for interchangeable lenses, rangefinder style build, plus extra card slot. No? Would love the savings BUT seems like one too many compromises. Unless...you only shoot in good weather and don’t mind taking an elements break, use an umbrella or something 🤗 and ignore the no extra slot. I’d be convinced IF weather sealed. ❤️🤗 AND if it was - happy to have it as a backup to the Xpro3. Hold that thought...😉 Thanks for the reviews!

[@fredbloggs545]

The vast majority of people in this market are not bothered about WR, so if you want it, spend more to get it. Do you actually know how much WR the X-Pro3 is? Nope you don't because there is no IP rating! WR is a meaningless marketing term as Fujifilm don’t warranty repair water damage, so what's the point of putting WR on it if you can never know what you can expose the camera to?

[@LensEthics]

@@fredbloggs545 I am not part of this "vast majority" you say are not concerned about WR. I don't ask myself how everyone else feels about WR either. Thanks for the reply on my comment. Be well. Keep creating.

[@fredbloggs545]

@@LensEthics The X-E4 is not aimed at you, it is aimed at the majority that it is targeted at.

[@LensEthics]

@@fredbloggs545 Thanks for clearing that up. I wonder 💭 if you have any insights on adequate TR for SM platforms. Seems I just encountered one.

[@fredbloggs545]

@@LensEthics I have plenty of insights into DNFTT

[@jorghahn2903]

Great video, Hugh! Any thoughts about the new X-T30 mark ii (vs the X-E4)?

[@SalwanJBinni]

Great stuff....but what about Nikon? there is the Z50, the Zfc and the Z30 which are to my knowledge (thought I haven't tried any yet) are good ones as well...

[@philippesandmeier3736]

Hugh, love your irreverent, but thorough analysis and comparisons! I do however sometimes start doubting if I know if you like or dislike a camera, until I get to your final summary...... Keep it up!

[@3BMEP]

😉

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Superb review ( even as a mft shooter ) / keep up the good work / Ulf

[@fellowcitizen]

Original X100 pre-dates the X-Pro and X-E1 ;)

[@Eddiesquid123]

Hi Hugh; Great review and like other people have said; I’m looking for a new camera and I’m now more confused than ever! I currently have an Olympus E-PL3, with four Zuiko lenses and I love the compact size of the system. I generally shoot street and landscape photography, but have no interest in video, having never used the video function on my Olympus in 9 years! FufiFilm APS-C seems like an obvious path for me to go, in the hope that I can keep my kit lightweight and travel friendly. However, I’m also curious to know if I will get better quality images, shifting from the micro four-thirds system to APS-C, given that one of my main considerations up to this point has been the Olympus O-MD E-M5 MK iii? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great reviews, they are highly informative, impartial and entertaining. Thanks N

[@3BMEP]

The question is: what can’t you do with what you’ve got that you want, need and can do with a FujiFilm system?

[@Eddiesquid123]

@@3BMEP A very philosophical question and one that I can easily answer: Better quality images in low light conditions and the ability to crank up the ISO number, without inducing too much noise! I’ve long suspected that a 35mm sensor size would be the answer; however, this would increase the size and weight of my gear, which isn’t something that I’m happy to do! Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question.

[@3BMEP]

As you crank ISO, you introduce not only noise, but color shifts and a reduction in dynamic range. With this said, setting weight aside, full frame will give you ore headroom (though at the same depth of field, much of that advantage disappears). You may want to look at the full frame Sony a7c with a couple of their new ultra compact primes.

[@Eddiesquid123]

@@3BMEP Many thanks for your advice Hugh.

[@JamieSandersonx]

Been looking at the X100V, X-E4 and X-Pro 3 for a while, found this video and subscribed because I really enjoy your delivery - you give me Jeff Goldblum vibes which I dig. I'm also no closer to making a decision... I love the idea of the X100V for it's fixed 35mm equiv. focal length and fast sharp glass and full manual control, but I worry I'd miss being able to switch out lenses for different situations. I love the look of the X-E4, but I worry the lack of certain buttons (ISO, focus mode, extra scroll wheel on the rear) which the X100V and X-Pro 3 has would annoy me. I then think about the X-Pro 3 and think it's perhaps a bit too big for a daily "carry everywhere" camera and then rotate back to the X100V again...

[@3BMEP]

I understand your dilemma. 😎

[@zed351]

On the X-E4 ISO is assigned by default to the front command dial. Once you have figured out that ISO isn't an issue with this sensor, you are likely going to swap to relying instead on the three AutoISO range settings and leaving the camera to decide ISO based on your Aperture/Shutter. As a mostly Aperture Priority shooter I use the Exposure Compensation dial because it is usually changing the ISO anyway, the minimum shutter is defined in the AutoISO range you select. I haven't used a fixed ISO since getting a Fuji. AutoISO and EC is simply easier and quicker. Focus Mode can be assigned to a button, touchscreen swipe or Q menu. Hit the button and flick the joystick up/down once to go from S to M and back again. Same for a swipe of the touchscreen. You can assign Focus Mode to the Q menu too. Personally I have never needed to *instantly* switch between focus modes on my previous Fuji's so losing the MCS switch was not a concern to me. The only thing I can remember using the rear dial for is focus magnification. Not bothered with it on the X-E4 as I use Focus Peaking with manual lenses.

[@76Jvt]

Hello. What is the name of the small flash that you put on the XE-4?

[@navaneethsudheer8666]

Hi Hugh. Love how you present and your voice is amazing. I wanted to take a new Fuji camera. This will be my first and I haven't used a camera before. I've been using my phone mostly. As of now the X-T3 seems the most attractive to me as I cannot afford the X-T4. I mainly want to do street photography. Which camera would you recommend? Thank you :)

[@darthmandude]

The XT3 is a superb camera.

[@3BMEP]

Agreed!

[@digipak07]

Greetings from 🇵🇰 Pakistan. Great fan of your videos. Great work

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🙏🏻

[@vaultdweller966]

I'm just so sad that they removed options/buttons from the XE-3. A better XE-3 would have been perfect.

[@fredbloggs545]

X-Pro3

[@peppaz]

great vid. Are you using a custom film sim for the BW street shots? looks great

[@3BMEP]

Just my eye, each shot is different. Thanks!

[@fredbloggs545]

Have a try of MGA M10 Monochrom from Mark G. Adams. I use it on my X-E3 and have tweaked it a little on my X-E4 to suit my taste.

[@nickjessel7759]

I lost that head phone jack adapter whilst unboxing. It just disappeared. No loss as a stills photog.

[@3BMEP]

😜

[@albertloan396]

Wondering if the continually changing color balance in the video is because the settings were set to auto. I don't have these issues with color balance with my x-t3 when doing video.

[@KingStivan]

I just got back from watching ur latest video and honest to god my eyes almost pop out when I saw your hair xD but somehow it disappeared few minutes into the video ^^

[@aramdavid]

This is the first time in my life I have heard "Ricoh" pronounced like "Rye-Coh"

[@3BMEP]

I don’t pronounce Nikon or Nikkor properly either. 😜

[@kuau714]

Hugh love the hairdo .. So my question is do you still prefer the Leica CL over the Fuji X-E4

[@szn00]

I'm watching a lot of camera reviews recently...I really like hearing passionate people talk about their experience with the camera🤍

[@joelsjaarda3807]

I wonder...if a satisfying shutter 'click' is something you value in your shooting experience, then is the X-E4 perhaps more desirable than the X100V, since you can hardly feel that shutter go off..? (Great video, as always btw)

[@3BMEP]

Good question, but no, not really: I recognize it’s a leaf shutter and leave it at that. It has its own satisfaction.

[@jankropp8408]

... i'm smile....i can't follow you to 100%,because my english is not good enough,but the 50% i have understand....i'm to 100% with you...,few week's ago i call the xe4 my own,she is a little be different to the older version's( xe1/2/3),but i'm not to old to learn the handling of this tiny little thing,with the best sensor i can get.....nice greet'S from north germany,close to Hamburg.... 2052thumb is from me,and an ABO to... ;-))

[@robertoposa1120]

yes yes yes I agree - the X-E4 is that good

[@dzejlanibrahimovic126]

Hello! Which one would you choose, x-e4 or x pro 2?

[@3BMEP]

As a practical matter, X-E4.

[@dzejlanibrahimovic126]

@@3BMEP Thank you on fast response! But as a picture quality and overall camera quality?

[@3BMEP]

X-E4 has newer sensor, but x-Pro 2 feels better in hand.

[@epicsiege8508]

We use them. Excellent.

[@bill_astro_music]

You my Sir are amazing!

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🖖🏻

[@Lucamitm]

Did you use that leica lens on fuji without adapter? Thanks

[@3BMEP]

WITH adapter (M>XF).

[@Lucamitm]

@@3BMEP do you have a video talking about Leica? Ive been intrigued into what is it that makes them special, because by reading specs I don’t understand. Thanks

[@3BMEP]

@@Lucamitm search KZbin for my original 4 part series on the SL; search for “Chasing Eisenstaedt” to understand the M. 😊🖖🏻

[@jonmayes3262]

What’s the main difference between the XE3 and the XE4? the XE4 is double the price , and I’m struggling to work out why it’s so much more expensive. They seem relatively similar

[@3BMEP]

Did you watch the video? Covered in the first two minutes.

[@jonmayes3262]

@@3BMEP "upgraded with the companies latest sensor and processor and articulating screen, and a set of tweaks to the body." ok but this is one sentence and still doesn't really explain whether double the price for these extra features is worthwhile. Really now I need to know, is Fujifilms latest sensor and articulating screen, worth spending double the price? Is this different VERY noticeable, or not so much? What are the fundamental impacts of fufifilms new sensor and screen on picture quality etc etc. These are the questions im after :)

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

on the subject of Canon's Mirroless APS-C lineup, I gotta say that I'm very, very dissapointed with the direction they took. Or rather the lack of. We first had some very entry level cameras that looked like point & shoot with an interchangeable lens mount. Okay, fair enough, the price is correct, and the EF-M lenses are not the greatest, but who cares for an entry level crowd anyway? They'll always be good enough. Then they released the M5 and M6 that had vrey good controls and design, and with the M5, you even had a very decent EVF and very good build quality. The price went up with those two bodies but seeing the improvement, that was expected. There the need of higher quality glass came, and was pretty much never full filled by Canon. Then came the M50 wich is basically an entry level version of the M5, getting back to entry level crowd... but then they release the M6 mark ii with a 32MPx sensor for.... reasons? this makes sense in the 90D as it has acces to better glass and is basically Canon's equivalent of the Nikon D500 with better resolution, and reduced size... but where is the M5 mark ii? I mean the M6 is nice and all but I'm not paying that much money for a camera without an EVF (that you need to buy on the side) and a lackluster lens lineup. I mean heck, if it wasn't for Sigma we'd probably still be waiting for decent EF-M glass. Whay do you mean the M6 mk ii is replacing the M6 AND M5? And now there's rumors of Canon killing off the EF-M mount to release an APSC mirrorless with RF mount a-la Nikon with the Z50, to follow what they were doing with the DSLR all having the EF mount. Sound like the worst time ever to buy an EF-M camera to me, that's a shame because it could have been really good. The lens mount is technically bigger than the Fuji X mount, and a tad bit smaller than the Nikon F mount, plenty of space to get good lenses without to much complexity. I mean Nikon have released only 2 mirrorless APS-C bodies and I already have the feeling they're doing a better job. Not even talking about Fujifilm, that would be a bloodbath

[@רביבמיוחס]

Great video !

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🖖🏻

[@akisasaki6661]

I love my X-E3, but X-E4 feels strange to me. I instead went for X-S10 because it is the best value Fuji body at the moment if you only take functionality into consideration. My 16-55mm is permanently mounted on my X-S10. My X-T3 takes 50-140mm. And my X-E3 takes all of my small Fuji primes. Everything feels natural and purposeful.

[@3BMEP]

Looks like a good plan to me!

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

Hello Sir... I'm from India and love streetphotography and most importantly I'm planning for XE3. Which lens would be ideal for that purpose ? Need your advice.

[@3BMEP]

For light weight and smallest size, 23 or 35 f/2. For flexibility and IQ, 16-55/2.8 Red Badge.

[@Cuisinepourmoi]

Thanks for the good video.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

I wish Fuji still made this camera...