Fujifilm X-E4 - WHO IS THIS CAMERA FOR? (First Impression Review)

[@ogonzilla]

Great first look man! Super jelly you got to play with it.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Super disappointed you didn't get one! Was looking forward to see your take. But you have the best title of them all lol.

[@ogonzilla]

@@SamuelStreetlife Haha. It is a sessy camera. Loved your unboxing emotions.

[@schmitzoide]

How can a Ricoh guy get it and a Fuji guy not? 🤣

[@ogonzilla]

@@schmitzoide RIGHT?? Ricoh..send me the GRIV!!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

@@ogonzilla The ultimate plotwist!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

The price I mentioned in the video was updated (it was changed after I made the video). Official price for the X-E4 is currently 849$! Just wanted to correct that in case you were wondering :) Also, EVF resolution is NOT identical to X100V. It is slightly lower resolution. I had no info about the specs at the time of the unboxing. X-E4 Pre-Sale: moment.8ocm68.net/bWQ5v

[@ShakirovAleksandr]

Sam, your every review is like small films made with love and soul! I look forward to your every new video. You are one of my main sources of inspiration, thank you!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate it Mr or Mrs Banana Lover :D

[@etibkel]

Most sophisticated 'Have you subscribed yet?' call ever.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha. It has got me some subs already :D

[@khalid9420]

The most underrated KZbinr . Your Photos, Videos editing and personality you're just perfect for YT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you Khaled! Really appreciate your comment :)

[@collectionofsensations]

I believe one of your great strengths when making a video is that you drop small surprises, keep the viewer interested throughout the video. I like the snaps you took! Great work as always.

[@millieolsen6041]

This has been my favorite review video I've watched today.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks Millie! Happy to hear that :)

[@alancornes8916]

I’ve still got my XE1 weather sealing and a resolution to those niggles you highlighted and I might just be tempted. Great review video as usual.

[@boris.dupont]

Thank you Samuel! I didn't expect to like the X-E3 as much as I do and the X-E4 is definitely better. And gorgeous. Weather sealing? Well I never trusted this feature anyway 😉 I can't wait to test it out. Have fun!

[@BaddaBigBoom]

For me, the flip up/out/down screen is extremely useful for three situations: 1) Low close up shots of (for example) plants/fungi and really anything that would require a close to the ground POV that would otherwise require the photographer to prostrate themselves belly down ...in public! 2) "Shooting from the hip" with the screen flipped out facing up for less intrusive street photography ...and 3) Photography when in a crowd, especially if you are short like I am. Screen flipped out but facing down, so you can hold the camera high up at arm's length and see over the crowd, almost like a periscope. Great review, I bought one of these a year or so ago. Thumbs up

[@Barrrt]

Thanks for this review. It might sound weird but I appreciate your personality and how you make this video as much as the technical info. It's wholesome.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you!!! Glad to hear that.

[@bigheadtaco]

ha ha, I watch Kai's video when I want to smile. I watch yours to get your perspective on Fujifilm as a fellow GR shooter :-) Congrats on the Moment collab, that's great.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Hehe appreciate it Take! :)

[@-grey]

Finally, they made my perfect camera. I had the X-E2s years ago and upgraded to the X-T2, for the screen flip and the dual EVF, then I got X-70 as a 2nd body, just because I missed the X-E style so much. I think I will have to sell all my shit and buy one. ✌️

[@DieCastErn]

Always buy the new one and try out before deciding whether to sell the old one or not☝️

[@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench]

Really great job!! I’m travelling soon and don’t want to carry my 5D. I’ve been a Canon guy for 20+ years… I’m going to pull the trigger on this over the x100v!!

[@umareta]

just ended watching the global summit, and this immediately appeared in my feed. that's fast!! haha

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank Fujifilm for that! :)

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

me too. i was happy to see Sam's video straightaway!

[@demazy]

Yes a street photography settings video please! The ending got me! Kay's was great and so do yours. You're both complementary!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Aw too nice my friend! But I appreciate it :) Definitely concidering doing a settings video now.

[@demazy]

@@SamuelStreetlife Compliments & feedbacks are always sensitive subject both for the sender and the receiver. I've realised, it didn't reflect my thinking. Sorry about that. Now it's reflecting my truth.

[@Hightower2804TP]

At this point in the photo world, you might aswell go with the camera that you find the most attractive - and the X-E4 is up there for me.

[@JohnKrill]

View mode and Focus mode can be put into a function buttons. This camera is so easy to use and most important it is light. I use a thumb grip to assist in gripping the camera. I like this camera so much it has replaced my X-Pro2 as my primary camera.

[@dunkkid23]

Good to see you out here G! Thanks for the review 😎

[@MikeFilancPhotography]

I personally like the minimalist design language Fuji has adapted starting with the X100V! I have to admit I like how similar this camera looks to an X100 now only with the added functionality of an interchangeable lens mount. I bought my X100V thinking I’d shoot B-Roll with it for my channel and maybe a little A-Roll from time to time. I have to say after trying it out, the lack of a dedicated headphone jack is frustrating. Also Fujifilm really needs to improve their manual focusing experience to round out the otherwise very tactile and pleasing shooting experience. I don’t think it’s an accident you chose a Samyang lens as your primary video lens over a Fujinon. 🙃

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Good observation skills :D I do like focusing manual for video. I personally don't mind not having a headphone jack. My X-H1 doesn't have one too and I got so good at reading the audio levels that I never have any issues. But it would be nice to have of course. You can use a USB to headphone jack adapter with the X-E4 though.

[@MikeFilancPhotography]

@@SamuelStreetlife interesting! I’ve tried only looking at the meters before and I agree with you it is a workable substitute. Still that “focus by wire” business has got tot go! 😅

[@bleww__]

Wow thank you for doing the vlog test so early! I was shocked when the Samyang lens actually looked useable !

[@dgutie8]

Great review! As always very informative!

[@buzhichun]

The clean, flat front certainly looks amazing but I do think it's a bit of a shame they removed the S/C/M switch. Still, a tilt screen is one of the few things I miss on my X-E3. Also those wide strap lugs look niice, and the angular corners remind me a bit of old Canon screwmount rangefinders, or the Nikon F. Fuji really outdid themselves, they keep making more and more beautiful cameras.

[@SicksomniA]

You gotta love this camera. Nice Review man!!!!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you! It's not for everyone. But I like it

[@jovankaramach]

it's for me. The perfect camera for me. I was waiting for this fuji model for a long time. i had to struggle with xt10 or xt20. this is the best thing ever made from fuji.

[@te_z]

You had the same complaint - lack of dedicated button to switch between LCD, EVF, etc - with the X100V as well. I agree, I wish there was a dedicated button like on the XH1. But, alternatively, you can assign a custom button to this function. On my X100V I have assigned the little custom button next to the shutter to the display mode switch function. FYI!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

I must have missed that! That would be awesome. Thanks for the tip!

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Really agree with what you said at about 10:30 ... Visual notes.

[@sakanaatama]

Thank you Samuel for that great review. I was briefly contemplating selling my X100F and X-T2 and getting this one instead. Until I watched your video. I was still rather convinced until you hinted on the missing manual focus switch. Thank you for bringing this up! That officially kills it for me. I'm using it all the time. Would have been easy for Fuji to keep it just as it was on the X-E3 and on basically all other major cameras. I guess it got sacrificed for a sleek design just like even the little "grip bump" which means you always have to use the accessory making it a bit more bulky at the bottom. Two rather sad decisions on an otherwise amazing camera. Kind of bums me out cause I was looking forward to this.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

I totally understand you. It is very frustrating that they removed the AF switch. I am hoping they will add a custom feature to switch between AF and M through the FN buttons. That would help alot.

[@migrosello]

Great video! Thanks for sharing it!

[@mikesmithch]

Nicely done-informative and enjoyable as always

[@RedHotChiliFleyfleh]

The only vlogger who says “vlog myself”! Thank you for the video :)

[@RedHotChiliFleyfleh]

Any video why you (still) use the XH1?

[@SamuelStreetlife]

@@RedHotChiliFleyfleh I am working on a studio tour video with a "what's in my bag" section where I talk about the gear I use. And I will also talk about the X-H1 briefly :)

[@WORDONTHESTREETphoto]

Great video as always and great images.

[@JoeLopez]

This is a great kit! I am about to update my X100T to a X100V, but this really has me reconsidering.

[@ThereGoesSpider]

Keep the T. The sensor and look is so timeless. I love it more than my V. The V is awesome in so many ways... but I’d keep the T, as well.😊

[@sifren2491]

Pretty sure the reason why if you hold the camera close to something the screen auto inverts is because their evf eye sensor is how the camera knows you're in selfie flip screen mode.

[@theronsan]

The matte black XE-4 with the new 27mm pancake 🔥

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Yes!

[@borromine]

Nice review. Fun. Simple quick. 👍🏻

[@ChritsianBucic]

Very cool review! Nice format 👌🏻!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks Christian! I gave it my best :)

[@rahulgusain2801]

this review was awesome and is super useful . Great job 👍👌

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you Rahul!

[@digitaldion]

Lintaro FIRST then Kai! Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Wow, ich erinnere mich an diese eiskalten Wintertage in Deutschland! Grüße aus Kapstadt, wo unsere Bushaltestellen ebenfalls leer sind ... aber es ist 35 Grad Celsius!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha danke! :D 35 Gradß Wow. Jetzt bin ich neidisch. Viele Grüße nach Kapstadt :)

[@InertiaEffect]

I assume image stabilization and weather sealing are reserved for their more premium cameras... like the xpro/xt series.

[@igniaulfsborg8946]

Just checked out Ron Haviv...no excuses indeed! Thanks for the rec.

[@johannesmuller3698]

Great review! I will consider buying the X-E4!! Thank you.

[@sannojohasshu7590]

Great help - thank you! I’ve decided against buying this upgrade to my E3. I have the H1 and T3. I’ll just get the 27mm lens.

[@Sonic-tf9sn]

Can we compare this with the xt-30? They're on a similar price range so I'm kinda curious on what's the difference

[@Barrrt]

But but but that's a really simple answer isn't it? - Sensor and AF wise it's the difference between the X-T3 and X-T4 - Ergonomically it's the difference between the X-T...0 line and the X-E line, minus the focus mode dial I have an X-T30 and I would buy this in order to have a more uncluttered camera design. I love (and crave) the simplicity of the X-E4. But it saddens me that they removed the physical focus mode dial - it makes it less of a 'photographers camera' to me. I would love that the Q menu button would be better integrated than on the X-T30 where the Q button is too large and you press it accidentally. The X-T30 looks like 'old school technology' to me, and the X-E4 looks like 'old school camera'. I do think the X-T30 has a more functional design with the grip and more buttons. It lacks the flip-up screen (although you can tilt it). So I do think the X-E4 is form over function. But form is hugely important to me. I would choose a more beautiful, compacter camera over 'bigger but better' any day, as long as baseline needs such as fast AF and decent sensor are met.

[@stephenelliott7071]

The XT-30 is the better camera in every way and is still very small - unless you're blogging/taking selfies and require a front facing screen. If you want the smallest possible then go for a fixed 23mm f2 lens option with the X-100 V (which is weather-sealed) and pay a lot more. On paper the X-E4 looks smaller, but when you start adding lenses and a grip then the overall size of the camera gets so much bigger anyway, so you might as well go for the better XT-30 IMO. The X-100 V has a fixed lens/body combination so the lens can be made smaller, as an example the 23 f2 is much bigger than the 23 f2 lens built into the X-100 line of cameras.

[@Barrrt]

@@stephenelliott7071 X-E4 has X-T4 generation sensor and autofocus, so in that way it's objectively better than the X-T30. The rest is up to taste and personal preference, and use cases.

[@stephenelliott7071]

@@Barrrt no it doesn't. The X-T30 has exactly the same sensor and processor as the X-E4 and has been updated recently in firmware, like the X-T3. The X-T30 has a better grip (on the front and back of the camera) better viewfinder, both front and back command dials, an extra dial on the top, built-in flash, has a switch on the front for M/C/S and I'm sure there are other compromises, this was just a few things I could see immediately.

[@Barrrt]

@@stephenelliott7071 You're right about the sensor! Gosh I didn't know the X-T30 has the same sensor as the X-T4. My camera is better than I knew 😅 I haven't looked up the processor but I'll assume you're right about that too. Thanks for the correction. Also I hadn't noticed the missing front dial. Personally, I might still love the X-E4 over the X-T30 because I love range finder style cameras. But I see them as complementing each other for different scenarios.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

No weather sealing, I might have considered a Fuji for this little guy.

[@Joel_B83]

love your videos! keep it up!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you Joel!!

[@babyboy1971]

This is an awesome review ! I’d love to pick your brain on the following… I’m having a hard time with deciding on a new Fuji body, struggling with GAS, but also feeling like I want a new and/or third body. Right now I’m shooting on an XT3 and an X100V. Love both. I shoot studio portraits and headshots, personal branding photos and the occasional family session. I used to shoot engagements and weddings, but now it’s almost entirely portrait work. I have fallen in love with the rangefinder style of the X100V, and I am eyeing the XPRO 3 and XE4. I’m having a hard time deciding if I should sell my XT3, and get an XPRO 3, keep the XT3 and get an XE4, or just wait and save for the XPRO3 and have three cameras (XT3, XPRO & X100). I’ve also considered the XT4, but I don’t do video, don’t care about IBIS and I just don’t see the upgrade. I like to work very minimalist, and I only have a handful of lenses. I would love your thoughts as to what you would do in my shoes. I think I’m also feeling kind of burnt out and bored and there’s something about the x100 that just makes me want to shoot more, which is why I’m leaning towards the rangefinder minimalism found in the XE4 and XPRO series. I want the camera to get out of my way, and my work is about connection, simplicity and closeness. Even in the studio, I keep one eye open. I am finding myself shooting in studio with the X100! Would you sell the XT3 and get the XPRO, keep it and go XE4, or just wait and save and get the XPRO as a third? I think there is some piece of me that’s just scared of going entirely rangefinder, considering I’m doing studio for portraits… But maybe that’s just a simple learning curve. And if I sell my XT3 I could probably afford to get another lens, although I’m pretty happy with my combination of 23, 35 and 56. If the focus on the XE4 is as good as the XT3, or better, I’m in. Is it really that fast? Is the XE4 comparable to XT3 in terms of IQ, ability to work with strobes and speed?

[@LarsVinzD6902JenD]

❤ to learn photography and about camera. Thanks!

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice video! That flat front is definitely an interesting design choice. It looks like the grip and thumb rest do not come with the camera in the USA and they are $90 and $70... ouch.

[@2020-k8v]

So the price of the X-S10 with Ibis Really too expensive for less.

[@LindseyDara]

What is the bridge where you are standing around the 7:00~ I feel like I’ve seen that bridge in my dreams lol, but nice review. I’m considering this camera. Seems very stable in the test you did, love it! Thank you

[@TheQuangBang]

hmm to get started would one rather choose this one or one of the Ricoh GR3's

[@markmoughton8258]

Very helpful. Thank you...

[@styrene01]

between this ff xe4 and ricoh gr3x urban, which one is better?

[@StuartWeir]

LOL the "HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED YET?" question in the background... hilarious! And yes, I have :P

[@SamuelStreetlife]

It worked! Haha. And welcome! :) Appreciate the support!

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

Fantastic decision by Fujifilm to send you the camera for testing. Really great review. I've been shooting with an X-E3 for years and the only reason to switch to an X-E4 would have been the IBIS, which isn't there. I would recommend the X-S10 to anyone. 1/10 shutter speed at 35mm(50mm eq.) just can't be beat. You don't even have to buy a grip to hold the camera properly 😄

[@ceegeebn]

Cool gemacht. Danke 👍🏼

[@humorn]

Fun video! Subscribed! :)

[@stevenjan5049]

Greeaaat!! Must be nice, eh? But I am so much more interested with the 27mm! *was hoping to see the new sim too

[@capturedbyannamarie]

Great video! Still think I am getting the x100v, since I have the xpro2 for changing lenses. I think this will compete with the x100v though.

[@imAnsar]

Fuji loves you man 😊❤️

[@LE672AJ]

I choked on my soda from laughing when Kai popped up at the end 😂

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha.

[@majorbigss1]

SPOILER ALERT

[@ArvinWiyono]

Footage looks crispy! Missing the focus M, C, S control on the front body...

[@wongjefx980]

...that camera is for me... ha ha... been thinking of updating my Fuji X30... but really with all the lockdowns... it would gather dust... so will make this my personal goal-gift after the world gets to the point we can go outside without worry...

[@NighthunterNyx]

You can use some sort of bracket to put the microphone to the side. Sony A6600 users have been doing this for a while.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Yes!

[@jamlin7162]

Hi Samuel, thx for your introduction. It’s great! I have a question of this 27mm lens which hope you can help…does this lens need to add UV since it is already WR?

[@Mettyunuabona_]

"you can watch kai's video now" HA! Shots fired! From what I am aware of, you have to pay for both grips - I really don't want to pay £140 in total so I can hold my camera better. It's justifiable with my XH1 as I get more power and vertical functionality but this? feels like fuji they are treating ergonomics as a commodity.... then again I can't talk; also own an M6! I think I'm just going to stick with X Trans III Bodies for now and side-grade my XE2 to the XE3 or better yet, X-Pro 2?!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Yeah I feel you. I thought it comes with all X-E4's... But I have now removed the grip and I would say you really only need the thumbrest to make it more comfortable. Feels like a digital leica M with the thumbrest but a little grippier. X-Pro2 or XH1 are so much bigger than the X-E4 I wouldn't compare them. Flip screen and newer sensor would lean me towards the X-E4 (also same AF system as XT4) if I would want a second camera.

[@2020-k8v]

@@SamuelStreetlife Maybe but with the thumb rest impossible to use the Q button with eye in the evf no? Feedback possible of the strange place pf the joystick ? So perfect with X-E3

[@sixthdutch]

"you can watch kai's video now" It's like he's clairvoyant. That was exactly what I intended to do. 😂

[@duydvng3357]

DAMN; THE SHUTTERSOUND WAS SO SATISFYING.

[@johnnytwo-shoes9798]

Ha. I watched Kai's video just before yours so there you go 😉. Always enjoy your vids. Something you said triggered a flow of thought (also I'm not taking a swipe at anyone nor trying to start a debate - disclaimer over)... I find it funny how we (humans) often need to categorise (primarily for marketing/promotion) things but give those things unapt nomenclature. Some photographers you've interviewed in the past have discussed this too. (It's like many music genres which were invented by the record industry to better market music sales. Steam punk is one which isn't punk but references cyberpunk which is a subcategory of punk, but steampunk still retains punk in the name). Street photography needing people to be a photograph of the street. I understand the genre/style is meant to be a candid document of the human element of the ✌️street✌️ but why call it "street" when it is about the human element and is the artificial street not human element enough? I think people get hung up on it and I don't think it's a problem to document evidence of human presence but absent of actual humans, even if the manmade environment is the evidence (the street) and call it street photography... and keeping in line with popular definition of "street ", and if needing to distinguish it from urban landscape or architectural where the focus could be popularly defined to represent the urban environment itself or architecture as the name suggests, I don't see why documenting/capturing the same environment where the focus is to draw attention the absence of people in a normally bustling environment would also constitute as Street despite not quite fitting the popular purist definition. I guess that was a long-winded way of saying I think it's fine for you (anyone) to take a photo of the street documenting the absence of people or even plain urban environment and still call it Street - COVID/post apocalyptic Street. Maybe we should be calling it something that alludes to the human element if it is a requirement for the style - but I guess urban social documentary photography doesn't market as well. Ok stream of consciousness over.

[@Paddy3443]

Very classic look without the grip! I love that, and always the option to add one. Shame about the lack of image stabilisation, pretty essential.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

It really isn’t.

[@Paddy3443]

@@Jabber-ig3iw I think it is. Especially for video. For me it's a handy aid for using slower shutter speeds without having to get out a tripod.

[@ju2705s]

Nice and first video without typically German accent. Nice. 👍

[@thomasreiten1]

Great video Samuel. I'm curious, how is the battery life for video?

[@SamuelStreetlife]

It's not great. One battery may last you an hour when recording in 4K. But I haven't tested it. It feels a little worse than my XH1.

[@aspenknight7237]

The camera is NOT weather sealed is a deal breaker for me. Great review. Next...🖖😎

[@AlexOnStreets]

Wow in-depth review! They finally sent you a camera. A lot of the negatives are a big deal but I guess manageable.. I really like that this camera can be an all in one solution to film yourself and do proper photography. Very tempting..

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha yeah man! I made it... Dude it's seriously a cool camera for people like us who shoot street and film stuff for youtube. And feels lighter than the X100V without the grip.

[@fdopv]

Excellent video. Does placing a V filter before the lens hood affect the focus motor on this 27mm lens?

[@mikeg5121]

There is a button nxt to eyepiece to switch between evf live view or a combination of them all at least on the x e3

[@SamuelStreetlife]

They got rid of that unfortunately

[@petepetersen]

That was fun to watch. Thank you! Next stop GFX100S review? Is it any good for vlogging? :-)

[@cupitronic]

I've heard, it has more options to configure and safe the custom settings in the q menu beside film simulation. Are you showing them in another video. I think the x-e4 is the only Fuji camera, that can do that.

[@ANRALOGI]

Wie immer. Super video qualität brooo.

[@MonstersOnTheBridge]

I'm looking into buying a camera for street photography and I'm torn between Fujifilm X-E4 and the Ricoh GR III. How is the X-E4 compared to the Ricoh GR III? Which JPEGs do you prefer more, the X-E4 (Fujifilm) or the Ricoh GR III? Also being both a Fujifilm and Ricoh camera user, which has given you less technical problems? I've heard of Ricoh's dust problem and sticky lens which has made me nervous about the system but from what I've seen the images are beautiful If you could give me your perspective, I'd really appreciate it :) Thank you

[@Astrolavista]

Thanks I really enjoyed this. I'd choose the XE4 all day long over the ZV1 provided the pre amps are not too hissy?

[@jose9630]

So it's unfortunate that there is no IBIS, but I'm guessing you can do that in post with google photos and it should work just fine, right?

[@felivel]

I had Kay's video queued right after this one. Your comment at the end took me by surprise. :p

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha nice : D

[@deri2696]

Nice video, what do you prefer, black or silver colour in XE4?

[@zfhktz]

prefer the black version, please do more video about this camera

[@pradeepkumarmsreedharan2814]

Does it give clean HDMI output and audio level indicator on the screen, please 🙏❔️

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Yes it does.

[@pradeepkumarmsreedharan2814]

@@SamuelStreetlife 🙏

[@FilmSkateSnow]

do i want the XE4 or GR3? decisions decisions!

[@Goodman-4525]

The only reason I think they'd exclude weather sealing is to protect the X100V which is pissing me off

[@fredbloggs545]

Weather sealing adds to the cost.

[@akyerit]

Ya your thoughts about one camera and two lens set up was exaclty what I was thinking too. Seems smart. And if you have to do any walking shots I suppose you can use a phone, or a small gimbal because it is so little and light. Really actually has me considering it. I just sold my x100v too primarily due to lack of any ibis. But you know sometimes I like to use old manual lenses too which would work too well without ibis. I wish to God Fuji would just give us some digital stabe st the very least to help with micro jitters. Such a simple solution.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Maaaybe they can add digital IS with firmware? Or maybe they thought that IBIS is too modern and we used to use old manual lenses without IBIS for decades so... 😅 but once you experienced IBIS you don't want to go back.

[@akyerit]

@@SamuelStreetlife ya exactly! And adding digital stabe could potentially be a real game changer for them imo

[@homesavvytech]

A fantastic review covering all aspects of the E4. I'm looking for a replacement for my A6000 and my requirement is to have a compact camera that I can use for videos and casual photography. Any reason I should overlook the S10 for the E4? Apart from, of course, the stunning, compact design.

[@fredbloggs545]

The X-S10 has IBIS for your videos. If you are happy with the controls and size then I can't see a reason to get the X-E4 if you are not into the rangefinder looks.

[@homesavvytech]

@@fredbloggs545 Thanks for your response. The only reason I'm strongly in favour of the E4 is design and styling. Additionally, the prospect of taking it along with the 28mm/23mm lenses without much of a hassle is a big influence. BTW, most of my videos will be indoors and a good percentage of the footage using a tripod. Does this change your recommendation?

[@fredbloggs545]

@@homesavvytech The X-E4 with 27mm f/2.8 pancake makes it like the X100V in size and weight. I prefer the EVF position rangefinder style on the X-E models which is why I have an X-E3 and a 4 is on pre-order :) You have presumably looked at the small X-T30 and the X-T4? If using autofocus take note that some lenses are noisy on video. Watch out for the tripod screw scratching the bottom of the camera. Use a rubber washer on the tripod thread or something to protect the camera.

[@tomscameras]

I'm not sure if weather sealing is so important on this type of camera. But I'd really LOVED if they would have added IBIS !!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Together with the new WR 27mm it would be the perfect street camera to use in any weather conditions. I personally never had a camera break down on me that has no WR but I also don't try to force it. It would have been nice have a complete pocketable WR camera set up. And yes IBIS would have been nice too! But we didn't get either of them...

[@정상호-q2i]

Thank you good review video!! Actually i already used X-E3 and xf27mm sete, but there is no need to change the camera and lense. I was looking forward to 27mm mk2, but 2:38 makes me think it's still warbling.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

The optics and the motor is the same as the old 27mm lens. I thought it was a little quieter but I haven't used the old 27mm for a while. The upgrade is the aperture ring and WR.

[@christophsiegl8018]

same motor...embarrassing

[@정상호-q2i]

@@SamuelStreetlife I got to know Fuji through your 100f video about 2 years ago. I'm glad to see the video of Fujifilm again after a long time. Thank you for always posting good videos^^

[@gregmedbourn5347]

Which camera is the better choice Fuji xe4 or Ricoh gr iii x. I don't do videos and not interested in changing out different lens. I got $1,200 to spend and all I do is bacis for fun shooting.. Or should I look at something different in that small compact size.. Thank you Greg

[@mrz1342]

Do you think don’t have ibis and leaf shutter for hss flash shooting are deal breakers?

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Depends who you ask :) For me personally, I only use IBIS from the features you mentioned. And if I would want only one camera that can do it all then yes, IBIS would be almost a requirement. BUT I have cameras that don't have IBIS and I love using them just as much. People didn't have any stabilization back in the film days. So there is no excuse to make great images without IBIS :) But once you had it, it is hard to not have it...

[@nicoles.6694]

Bleibt trotzdem die Frage: x100v oder xe4??? Ich kann mich einfach nicht entscheiden… 😣😩😬

[@wojteksienkiewicz_s3rd]

It is Köhlbrand bridge in Hamburg behind You from 6th min? I was not in HH since soooooo many years :(

[@ammadoux]

thanks so much.

[@gjwhite]

Given how challenging it has become to find an x100v, this might be the DIY x100v in the supply chain shortage era.

[@dasIDS]

I dont know why they did it smaller then X-E2 starting from X-E3 ... I think X-E2 was perfect size!! still having and enjoying it! And I see that mII version of 27mm is still having this "breathing" focus construction... didnt like it much with their first version and sold the lens and kept 18mm instead - way more comfortable to use to my test. I think as GR user you will like it too!! Its just a tiny bigger then 27mm but works faster and quieter even on my old X-E2 and with newer bodies it will be a beast! )))

[@baudeter]

2 months ago I bought a Ricoh GR II. Because I was watching your channel. And now I have to collect money for a new camera: P

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha. Don't blame it on me 😁

[@adrian-qr6zk]

What would you use for food photography and close portraits? Will the pancake 27 cut it?