Fujifilm X-E4 vs X-E2S: full comparison
The X-E4 leads on more headline specs, but the X-E2S counters on a lighter 350g body.
Also searched as XE4 vs XE2S, and in the other order as XE2S vs XE4.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-E2S are both Fujifilm X-E bodies. The X-E4 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2021. At launch the X-E4 was 849 USD and the X-E2S 699 USD, making the X-E2S the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-E4 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 26.1 MP of resolution, 8 fps continuous shooting, and face/eye-detection AF, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-E2S isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 350g body.
So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-E4. If a lighter 350g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-E2S is the smarter buy. And the X-E2S costs less — 699 USD at launch.
Where the X-E4 wins
- +26.1 MP of resolution
- +8 fps continuous shooting
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/30p video
- +380-shot battery life
Where the X-E2S wins
- +a lighter 350g body
Who should buy the X-E4 or X-E2S?
Buy the X-E4 if…
Pick the X-E4 if 26.1 MP of resolution, 8 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-E handling. Read the full X-E4 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-E2S if…
Pick the X-E2S if a lighter 350g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 699 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-E handling. Read the full X-E2S review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X-E4 vs X-E2S: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-E4 review and X-E2S review.
X-E4 vs X-E2S: full specs
| Spec |  X-E42021 · $849 |  X-E2S2016 · $699 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2021 | 2016 |
| Launch price | 849 USD | 699 USD |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 16.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans II |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 200–6400 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 49 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | none |
| Burst (fps) | 8 | 7 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 30p | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" fixed |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 364g | 350g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 380 shots | 350 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 7 | 5 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.
In-depth reviews
For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-E4 review and the Fujifilm X-E2S review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.