The Fujifilm X-E4 is rumored to be the subsequent addition to the corporate’s well-liked X-series, a spread of cameras designed for photographers who need a mixture of trendy efficiency and charming, retro design.
Because the title suggests, the X-E4 is predicted to be the successor the Fujifilm X-E3, which arrived again in September 2017. On the time, we praised that digital camera’s design and robust efficiency for a compact-sized mirrorless digital camera, so we would be very glad to see the arrival of a brand new model.
In contrast to the Fujifilm X-T4 and Fujifilm X-S10, the X-E3 has the traditional rangefinder-style design seen on the likes of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Fujifilm X100V. This implies you get a viewfinder within the digital camera’s top-left nook and a physique that pairs neatly with Fuji’s f/2 prime lenses for road snapping.
So how is the Fujifilm X-E4 anticipated to enhance on this compelling providing? In accordance with the most recent rumors, it will not be a radical overhaul, however it’s anticipated to enhance on the X-E3 in a number of key areas.
Listed here are all of the rumors and leaks we learn about up to now, plus a beneficiant sprint of study on what they imply for the Fujfilm X-E4’s prospects.
Fujifilm X-E4 launch date and worth
The Fujifilm X-E4 is predicted to be introduced on the X Summit occasion, which takes place on January 27 at 8am EST / 1pm GMT (which works out as midnight AEST on January 28 for these in Australia).
To this point, there have been no leaks concerning the digital camera’s on-sale date. Earlier Fujifilm launches have seen a two-month hole between the announcement and the digital camera’s availability, so it could possibly be an analogous state of affairs for the X-E4. That mentioned, the knock-on results of the pandemic on provide chains might delay that additional.
We additionally have not but seen any rumors or leaks concerning the Fujifilm X-E4’s worth, however could make some educated guesses primarily based on the Fujifilm X-E3. When it arrived in 2017, the X-E3 had a body-only worth of $899.95 / £849, whereas in Australia it value AU$1,799 with the 23mm f/2 equipment lens.
That is prone to be the ballpark worth of the Fujifilm X-E4 too, though we would count on it to be barely greater in 2021 when adjusted for inflation.
Fujifilm X-E4 rumors and leaks
- Anticipated to have a 26MP APS-C X-trans sensor
- May have a tilt-screen, quite than a hard and fast show
- Unlikely to have in-body picture stabilization (IBIS)
- However will most likely be weather-sealed
Rumors concerning the launch of the Fujifilm X-E4 have been rising steadily since late 2020. A submit from Fuji Rumors on December 17 claimed that the digital camera would have the confirmed, dependable 26MP X-Trans sensor that is the inspiration of its X-series stablemates, quite than a model new sensor.
But when the rumors are correct, the X-E4 will doubtless convey a number of latest options, too. The identical Fuji Rumors supply revealed that the digital camera will most likely not have a hard and fast display screen. That will make sense – whereas a hard and fast show has been a staple of the digital camera’s predecessors, it might be massively out of protecting with at present’s cameras if the X-E4 retained a non-flipping show.
Even the compact Fujifilm X100V, thought of one of many final purist’s cameras, managed to squeeze in a brand new tilt display screen for many who prefer to shoot from excessive or low angles. And subsequent rumors have recommended that the Fujifilm X-E4 may need the identical model of tilting display screen because the X100V.
A later submit on December 26 from Fuji Rumors claimed that the X-E4 most likely will not have a completely articulating display screen just like the Fujifilm X-S10 or Fujifilm X-T4. This could make sense, given the place the X-E sequence has historically sat in Fujifilm’s line-up. The Fujifilm X-E3 has extra in frequent with the compact X100 sequence, due to its measurement and corner-mounted EVF, than bigger interchangeable lens our bodies just like the Fujifilm X-T4.
That is why our cash is on the rumored X-E4 successor having the lean display screen seen on the X100V, which actually enhances the latter’s petite kind issue by sitting flush with the again of the digital camera when it is folded away.
However what about in-body picture stabilization (IBIS)? Fujifilm did handle to squeeze a brand new, smaller IBIS system into the current Fujifilm X-S10. It is unlikely to be a characteristic discovered within the X-E4, although. The X-S10’s physique is over 2cm deeper than the present X-E3 – so until Fujifilm has managed to shrink its IBIS system additional, it appears doubtless that the Fujifilm X-E4 would be a part of the X100V in buying and selling sensor-based stabilization for a extra compact kind issue.
A extra doubtless characteristic for the X-E4 is weather-sealing. The Fujifilm X100V introduced this to a point, however was hamstrung by its fastened lens’ shifting components – this implies you must add an adaptor ring and filter to the digital camera to make it absolutely proof against rain showers.
However as a result of the X-E4 is appropriate with Fujifilm’s vary of interchangeable lenses, there ought to be no points turning it into a completely weatherproof setup, so long as you pair it with one in all Fuji’s ‘WR’ (climate resistant) lenses.
If the Fujifilm X-E4 provides all of those options to a brand new sensor, X-Processor four and a few new movie simulations, it might properly repeat the X-E3’s success and turn out to be a very talked-about compact, highly effective digital camera for road and journey pictures. We’ll convey you all the official info as quickly as we get it.
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