Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-T2: full comparison

The X-T4 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T2 counters on a lighter 507g body.

Also searched as XT4 vs XT2, and in the other order as XT2 vs XT4.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T4 and Fujifilm X-T2 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T4 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2020. At launch the X-T4 was 1,699 USD and the X-T2 1,599 USD, making the X-T2 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T4 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 26.1 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting, and face/eye-detection AF, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T2 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 507g body.

So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-T4. If a lighter 507g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T2 is the smarter buy. And the X-T2 costs less — 1,599 USD at launch.

Where the X-T4 wins

  • +26.1 MP of resolution
  • +15 fps continuous shooting
  • +face/eye-detection AF
  • +4K/60p video
  • +6.5-stop in-body stabilization
  • +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
  • +500-shot battery life

Where the X-T2 wins

  • +a lighter 507g body

Who should buy the X-T4 or X-T2?

Buy the X-T4 if…

Pick the X-T4 if 26.1 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T4 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T2 if…

Pick the X-T2 if a lighter 507g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,599 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T2 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T4 vs X-T2: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T4Fujifilm X-T2
  • 6.5-stop IBIS, first in the X-T line
  • Fully articulating flip screen
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • 15 fps mechanical burst
  • First 4K-capable X-T with F-Log
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor
  • Compatible with the VPB-XT2 booster grip
  • X-Trans IV sensor, no AI subject detection
  • 4K/60p tops out at F-Log, no F-Log2
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • No touch LCD, no subject detection

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T4 review and X-T2 review.

X-T4 vs X-T2: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T4X-T4
2020 · $1,699
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T2X-T2
2016 · $1,599
General
Release year20202016
Launch price1,699 USD1,599 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP24.3 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IVX-Trans III
ProcessorX-Processor 4X-Processor Pro
ISO range160–12800200–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425325
Subject detectionface-eyenone
Burst (fps)158
Video
Max video4K 60p4K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.264
Log profileF-LogF-Log
Physical
Stabilization6.5 stopsNone
ViewfinderEVF (3.69M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" flip touch3" tilt
Weather sealedYesYes
Weight607g507g
Storage
Card slots22
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-II / SD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)500 shots340 shots
Software
Film sims75

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-T4 review and the Fujifilm X-T2 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.