When Fujifilm released the X-T4 in April 2020, it didn’t feel like a massive upgrade over the hugely popular X-T3, and even Fujifilm stated that the newer camera was intended more as a sister than a successor. After two years of heavy use, how does the X-T4 hold up in 2022?
Travel photographer Andrei Dima talks through his experience of the X-T4, a camera that probably didn’t offer a huge incentive to upgrade for most X-T3 users. Both feature 26-megapixel APS-C sensors, identical processors and EVFs, and weather-sealing. The X-T4 introduced a larger and brighter vari-angle LCD, five-axis image stabilization, a better battery, a small bump to the burst rate for stills, some minor autofocus, and video quality improvements.
Dima makes a solid argument for the X-T4, but the X-T3 still feels like a very appealing prospect given that it currently retails for $1,099 — $600 cheaper than its newer sibling. When you consider that the X-T3’s main rival (arguably) from 2018, the Sony a7 III, still retails for $1,998 in spite of the recent release of the a7 IV, you could claim that the X-T3 is a bargain.
Have you been impressed by how well your X-T4 has held up since you bought it? Let us know in the comments below.
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The paint wears off after two years - very common. How can a 50 year old Nikon slr still look new, and a two year old Fuji look decades old? This fact alone keeps me from buying into the Fuji system.
My 4 year old X-T2 still has all its paint… as do my X-E2s and used X-T20.
Either I’m extremely lucky or you’re exaggerating somewhat.
Really !!!!
I have a black x-t1 that I've used for several years and a x-s10 that I've used heavily as my primary hiking and travel camera for the past year (both cameras heavily used and not babied) and neither have missing paint.
I have been using Fuji X cameras since 2012, and till today they produce better colors and much (!) nicer skin tones than any Nikon digital camera, plus I have seen some paint wear offs on my first one (X-E1) but so far none of my 5 or 6 X cameras have ever had a technical problem :-)
The X-T4 and X-T3 are chronically undervalued cameras in the YouTube community. Fortunately, that translates to very good prices, particularly on used Fuji gear, all built to endure years of punishment.
I went for an XT-4 over the 3 mainly for the rotating screen and IBIS. For me, the screen was a plus and not a minus since I use it for blogging and YouTube.
For street photography I don't like the fully articulated screen and would definitely prefer the flip screen.
I have had mine since day one of release and it looks brand new. I hand carry it everywhere (no strap) and haven't had an issue with finish. I went this over the X-T3 for the battery life and the IBIS. The screen on mine is perpetually folded and facing in, other than to review images occasionally I could live without it.
I wish I never sold my Canon 5d mk4 and lenses for the XT4 system. I thought the IBIS, AF, it being mirrorless would further benefit my photography. I have found the XT4 and it's lens line up to be quite poor compared to my Canon kit. After 2yrs with the XT4 I look back at my Canon photography and miss quality I was getting from the great Canon glass. I really miss my 70-200mm f2.8 II and 35mm f1.4 II. 😭
Just buy some used equipment. I believe you know about KEH, B&H, Adorama, Robert's and more? I have been professional for over 50 years and buy most all my used equipment from KEH. I have found them to be in better condition than the others. Their Bargain rated is....under rated. It's more like very good to excellent. Just a thought and don't cry. I did the same thing with a few I sold and still want another, but the wife would kill me..and then divorce me.
That's surprising! As a Canon/Nikon/Fuji shooter (at different times) I've found Fuji's lenses right up there with the best from Canon - the 56 f/1.2 on Fuji is a gem compared to almost every portrait lens out there and the 90 f/2 and 35 f/2 are pretty great in their own rights. I know I'm missing a bunch of other great Fuji lenses too, but try those if you've been unhappy.
Might be just my copy but my 56 1.2 has horrendous purple and green fringing wide open. It's a nice portrait lens but optically only slightly better than my Canon 85 1.8.
I really like the 23 1.4 though. It's a great walk around lens. The new WR version looks promising.
Must really be a lot of individual variation in our lenses I guess. I had the Canon 85mm f/1.2L and the f/1.8 and optically they were about the same and so I ended up just selling the 1.2L and keeping the 1.8. Much easier on the back and faster autofocus.
I agree with you on this camera. I have the xt1 and am very happy with. I see no reason to switch to any of the others, but I'm sure if I had gotten one if the others I'd be saying the same thing. I love the film simulations.
A sony a7iii has been within 300 bucks since the xt-4 was introduced
because there are numerous sony and 3rd party lenses available for the E-mount, putting together a complement of cam & lenses results in identical price
unless one was drawn to the fuji for its slightly better video, there has never been a reason to go for a top-end aps-c over a mid-priced full-fram
the increased dynamic range of the sony has always made it tops with stills oriented photogs
That involves owning a Sony though, no thanks.
Thank you for sharing my video, Andy Day!
You're very welcome. 😊