Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4: full comparison

The X-E4 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 II counters on price and size.

Also searched as XT30 II vs XE4, and in the other order as XE4 vs XT30 II.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-E4 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-E. Both launched in 2021. At launch the X-T30 II was 899 USD and the X-E4 849 USD, making the X-E4 the more affordable of the two.

The X-T30 II doesn't win any of the headline spec categories outright. Its case is price, size, and how it feels in your hand, not the numbers.

The X-E4 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 364g body.

So which one? If you want the more capable all-rounder, get the X-T30 II. If a lighter 364g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-E4 is the smarter buy. And the X-E4 costs less — 849 USD at launch.

Where the X-T30 II wins

No clear wins on the headline specs — its case is price, size, or feel.

Where the X-E4 wins

  • +a lighter 364g body

Who should buy the X-T30 II or X-E4?

Buy the X-T30 II if…

If you already shoot Fuji and just want the cheaper available body, the X-T30 II is the practical pick. Read the full X-T30 II review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-E4 if…

Pick the X-E4 if a lighter 364g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 849 USD. 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.

X-T30 II vs X-E4: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T30 IIFujifilm X-E4
  • Lightest current Fuji at 378g
  • 26MP X-Trans IV sensor shared with X-T3/4
  • 425-point AF with face and eye detect
  • Real budget entry at 899 USD
  • 26MP X-Trans IV in a 364g body
  • Tilting screen works for high and low angles
  • 4K/30p with F-Log included
  • Most compact X-E they have shipped
  • No in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed
  • No in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed
  • No rear command dial or focus mode switch; grip and thumb rest cost extra

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T30 II review and X-E4 review.

X-T30 II vs X-E4: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T30 IIX-T30 II
2021 · $899
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-E4X-E4
2021 · $849
General
Release year20212021
Launch price899 USD849 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IVX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 4X-Processor 4
ISO range160–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionface-eyeface-eye
Burst (fps)88
Video
Max video4K 30p4K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-LogF-Log
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight378g364g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)380 shots380 shots
Software
Film sims77

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-T30 II review and the Fujifilm X-E4 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.