Why do you have to buy this: A high-performance, well-rounded camera that won’t break your back
Who’s it for: Enthusiast photographers, or anyone trying to find a one-size-fits-all camera
Why we picked the Fujifilm X-T4:
The X-T4 uses a 26-megapixels APS-C sensor, a format that's roughly half the dimensions of full frame. (If it’s resolution and sensor size you’re after, Fujifilm has you covered there, too, with the 100MP, medium-format Fujifilm GFX 100.) The X-T4, however, is for those folks preferring practicality and usefulness over outright resolution — and that’s most of the people . The smaller sensor means a smaller overall package, and therefore the X-T4 crams professional features into a light-weight , easy-to-carry camera.
Don’t take that to mean that the X-T4 may be a slouch when it involves image quality. Its X-Trans sensor delivers stunning detail and dynamic range, and Fujifilm’s in-camera film simulations reproduce a variety of popular film looks with no editing required. Plus, there’s no other camera that delivers a shooting experience quite just like the Fujifilm X-T4.
The classic design with analog-inspired control dials is married to modern features like 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization, 4K/60 video, and a totally articulating monitor. It covers the gamut from street photography to video production and everything in between, and it does all of those things to a really high degree of competence.
I’ve always enjoyed shooting Fujifilm X-series cameras but couldn’t ignore their few quirks. The X-T4 is that the first model to deal with virtually very complaint I’ve ever lodged, even solving one problem (the lack of stabilization in older models) that was previously thought to be impossible thanks to size constraints. Battery life has nearly doubled, the articulating screen is great for video, and face- and eye-tracking autofocus encroaches on Sony territory — although that’s one area that also leaves room for improvement. The newly designed shutter is whisper-quiet and may fire away at 15 frames per second, which, honestly, is more speed than any Fujifilm photographer was even posing for .
The X-T4 does carry over much of an equivalent tech because the Fujifilm X-T3, including the sensor, image processor, and 3.69-million dot electronic viewfinder. The video mode is essentially an equivalent , as well, but Full HD can now hit 240 fps compared to the X-T3’s 120 fps. meaning the X-T3, which is now heavily discounted, could also be the higher choice for you if you don’t need stabilization, super-speed continuous shooting, or extreme slow-motion video.
But for me personally, after shooting the Fujifilm X-T4 and experiencing how all its features add concert, I don’t want to shoot anything less.
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