Why I Didn't Get The Fujifilm X100V - Fujifilm X-E4 & X-E3 Comparison 

I just got a used XE3 last night. I was going back and forth on so many Fuji models. I use Sony now for digital but I'm not in love with my A7iii, it's really nice for my video work but for photography I want something that feels more lightweight, fun, and reminds me of shooting film. Thanks for your awesome video!

Worth mentioning that the price you quote is for the body only. If you buy the 27mm 2.8 separately, it’ll set you back another $400.

Interesting! I think I will be sticking with my X-E3, I like the extra buttons and front switch. Incidentally, the thumb rest is a great addition, the user experience (for me) is much better. Thank's for the quick comparrison.

Thanks for your video. Great points you make. But I would never go from the X-E3 to the '4. If my X-E3 would break, I would go for a used X-E3. There are so many things that make the X-E4 just a bad camera for me..... 1. The auto switch. I use this often for candid shooting or when my family uses the camera. Makes life easier. 2. The focus mode dial on the front is gone. This is a bommer for me. I often change my focus mode, and having to go into a menu to do so, is a killer. And since there are far less costumizable (!) buttons, there is no way to get arround this. 3. Rear dial is missing. Wow,- wtf. This is a dial that I cant live without. And it has a click function to make it even more useable. 4. I dont need a flippy screen, that only makes the camera body bigger. 5. The thumb rest on the back of the X-E3 is awesome.... gives you just a nicer grip than an added thumbrest 6. The Q and AF-L bottums. Cant live without them. They are just a great way to stay fast and flexible. So to me the X-E4 will never become an option. I am happy for you, that your way of shooting can be done with an X-E4. I will keep my best friend for a long time still..... greetings from Denmark

i was actually going to buy the xe 3 because of your review, but i get the sony a6400 instaed with 35mm zeiss lens pretty compact for me. but definitely i miss the fuji color haha i still can get that using my xt 10 so im okay i think. i hope the xe 5 coming out soon

Wow, sorry about the loss of your X-E3. I use that camera as part of a trilogy along with the X-T2 and X-pro2. All three cameras have the exact same sensor and processor so I pick my camera for the situation, small or large body for the lenses I expect to use. I have all the Q menus set up identically and get consistent results from all. I never looked at the X-E4 simply because of the missing buttons and dials. Don't want to alter my technique for just one body.

ive used other Fuji X bodies in the past, and everyone hates on the lack of dials and buttons on this camera but I love it. The Q menu is clutch and I shoot in aperture priority mode. I feel like the front dial is all I need to quickly adjust my ISO. Super minimal compact camera that I personally think is king for travel photography. I view it as a point and shoot with the ability to use any lens you want.

So chill bro. Loved it!

Can you pls make next video about how do photographers make money pls 🙏🏻

I was thinking of going for an x-100v and, of course, couldn't find one. So I decided just to stick with my X-E3 (and X-T3). Having watched your video I think I made the right decision and saved a lot of money in the process.

What I really want is a Fuji X100VI(?) with the 40Mp sensor, 18mm f/2, leaf shutter and digital crop for 35 and 50mm focal length equivalents! Waddya all reckon? ‘Leica Q3 killer’ or not?

Wonderful batch of images! I think a good photographer, like you, can pretty much pickup any current camera and get great shots. Well done!

Couple years back thought about going with the X100V as my sole camera, but had to go with the X-E3 for lens versatility. I'm really glad I did. What started out as a journey looking for lightweight lenses instead, I've found I prefer larger lens for handling. I have my perfect kit now X-E3 w/ wood grip with Tamron 18-300, XF 16 1.4, Samyang 135 F2 (incredible lens), and a KamLan 50mm F1.1 II. At some point, will get the X-T5.

Ahaha the usual hipster with the usual hipster camera

Funny, the focus mode selector switch is the only button I'd have kept. I'm not missing the dial or any other buttons, love the xe4!!! I also like the Formfactor, less fiddling and being more in the scene...came from xt3. And for my small-medium hands it's fine with just the thumb rest.

Unfortunately, it has been confirmed by Fuji that the XE-4 is discontinued…

Man! this is a beautiful video. .. your combination of videography, photography and technical information is spot on!

I actually found a really cool brown xe3 recently and didn’t even know it existed but I love it so far

x-e2s/x-e2 & x-e4 are the best cameras ever. i don't even understand the x100v---it's just overpriced yupster garbage....if you want a stylish 27mm pancake lens then BUY the fuji x mount one & put it on an x-e4!!!!!!

I found a Xe4 lens combo but didn't want to open cuz I tried somebody's XE4 and I didn't like that it's lacking some dials and buttons. I think ill return it and just get a XE3. Awesome video!

Liked your shots on both cameras, which goes to show it’s not what you use but how you use it. I have the X-E3, I love the style and ergonomics and like you, just wish it had the tilt screen.

Hey Steven, Wot a lovely beautiful & informative video. I’m thinking of buying an XE-3, or 4 and if I can achieve something of the quality of your images, (not the same, ofc), in their colour, I’ll be very happy. Thanks mate. (Hv Sub’d)

I've been jamming on the 50mm F2 lately. XE4. Kodachrome 64 sim. It's a great combo. Regrettably due to giant man hands, I can't use the XE cams without add-on grips. Otherwise, no regrets. Have you ever messed with the original XT1 by any chance?

What is the brand of your square lens hood? It looks very nice!

What small 3rd party lenses can you recommend?

Got an xe4 and a xe3 for my lady the Fuji hype is nice but people need to do more research rather than buying a used 100v for 2k.

I don't own a x-e3 or x-e4, but as i understand they got rid of the buttons in favor of the touch-screen and it's commands.. Not that i like using a touch screen (i don't), but it might be just as customisable as the x-e3.

you will love the RX1

I do believe the xe3 didn’t have the tilting screen which is brilliant for shooting from the hip.

I could NEVER buy a fuji camera with a fixed lens and pay what they think they are worth. No way. Fuji Glass is to be used. I’m still using my XT1. The rest of the time I go shoot my Film Rangefinders.

Do you see an xe5 in the horizon?

What is your suggestion lens that you can have only one for xe3?

Nice review. Loving my X-E3. Hoping for X-E5 some day. What are your favorite lenses for this camera, Steven? Mine are the XF 23mm F2 WR + XF 35mm F2 WR + XF 56mm F1.2 R.

I just realized the XE4 has no focus mode switch on the fromt of the camera... I only like the Classic Negative, but I'm happy with my XE3, it looks more beautiful than XE4

Excellent photos, man. Nobody does colours like Fuji.

Good luck trying to back button focus on the xe4.... whereas on the xe3 you just programme the push function of the rear dial for that. Because it has a - you know - rear dial.

I used to have X-Pro 2, XE2s and X100f cameras for fun jobs and I use X-T3 and X-H1 cameras for my Technical, Commercial and Studio work. Because the three former cameras had fixed screens and no live view on an HDMI monitor I couldn’t use them on studio rigs. The X-E4 changes all of that as it has that brilliant multi-angle screen and will drive a big external monitor when used on an overhead studio rig for product and repro work. The trouble is though It’s so adaptable I now get it tied up with studio projects and can’t take it walkabout with the 16mm f/2.8, grip and thumb grip - darn it! Mine is silver with silver compact primes and I’m currently experimenting with a great little silver X-A3 with the new 28mm and 21mm TTArtisan optical viewfinders: $350 for a mint used X-A3 body is an absolute bargain (until the hipsters push the prices up)! 😂

I have always been concerned that the E-e line would be damaged if dropped. What was the damage to you 3?

x-e4 so minimalistic that they had to discontinue it from production. lmao.

kind of a shame they have discontinued this line. i kind of get it with the x100 and xt series being so close, but the xe4 has just kind of given me the best of both worlds. not that i need to upgrade from my xe4 anyway but its sad to think in the future if i should ever break my xe4 there will be nothing to upgrade to. probably go to an a7c or something similar at that point

Is that just an electric tape on the model number? Kinda diggin' it

Thanks for showing your pictures, they are incredible. Could you say what lense that you used to make them?

Where did you get your camera rope strap? Couldn’t see a link in the description. Thanks.

LOVE your ‘Stealth’ look! I just can’t bear the 27mm (40mm eqiv.) focal length - takes me back to the Rollei 35 from my youth. I use a silver X-E4 with the silver 16mm f2.8 so, sadly, no sexy square hood for mine😢

Very good presentation of the x-e3/4 cameras. I choosed the x-e3 because of the better ergonomics, style and at least the better price. Thanks, Chris

I got my X E3 brand new with the Kit lens for around $800, at first i wasnt happy, but the more I used it It grew on me. When the E4 came out I kept my E3, love this thing.

More a video about why you got the xe-4 rather then why not the x100v but guess that’s better click baiting

All fuji guys speak the same way? lmao great video

Thanks for the video :) I was wondering what the name of your lens hood is, for the 27mm? Many thanks!

When I shot with my X-Pro2 I often used manual focus. Fuji's focus assist and histograms makes it accurate and fun. I've since sold that camera and replaced it with a Canon R6. It takes nice pics, but it's boring, heavy, and not much fun. Plus it has a bundle of buttons and features I never use, so I sold it. Now I'm in the market for one of Fuji's rangefinder style cameras, but they are all discontinued. What's up with that Fuji? I'm sure there will be an X-100 update, but less sure about the Pro and E line. Would prefer the larger sensor and tilt LCD of the X-E4, but removing the focus selection dial and the rear command dial are deal breakers. Also, not sure where you got your prices, but used X-E4's are going for $1200 to $1400 and the X-E3 is around $800.

In 2023, is xe3 still worth buying?

That vocal fry 😢

I have an X-E3. I love this camera and won't get a new X-E camera until Fuji put the new 40-megapixel sensor into the X-E cameras. It would be so awesome if they do that.

x-e4 is out of production now

Sticked?

I have xe3 and xe1 for me the bests of X series

Nice! What kind of film simulation did you use here? I mean on the X-E3 camera

what lens do you have on both?

I have the XE4 with the 27mm2.8 .. but i was wondering which lenses would you suggest for personal daily photos/short clips?

I just bought x100v. built-in ND filters and flash and leaf shutter...

Philly and Bucks co. Make a great backdrop for Fujifilm photo styles.

Unfortunately there is a global shortage of the XE4, possibly discontinued but certainly out of stock for months!

Hey ! What is the best for film simulation and street photo ? Xe4 or wt4 ? Thx!

love your pictures! What thumbgrip and strap do you own??

May I ask why the names of the camera's on the from have been taped over? Is this just a personal thing ?

What is a good lenses to get with this camera for travel photography? Thanks 🙏🏾

who makes the lens hood you have on the 27mm/xe4? That thing is slick.

I’m still rocking my XT1 :)

Is that the 27mm 2.8 Lens? Where did u get that lens hood?

Are the photos at 3:00 taken straight from the camera, or were they post processed?

What lens were you using with the xe-3 example photos

XE4 has an external official handgrip which fits perfectly and feels awesome on the other hand XE3's contour grip makes the external official grip not so useful. I hope I can remove that grip and attach XE4's external official grip.

thanks so much. glad i chose the xe3 to replace the pen f after it died. both pen f and the xe4 were not available. enjoyed the camera but not so much because of the 18-55 mm lens. mothing wrong with it but too bulky for my liking. now waiting for ttartisan 27 mm to arrive. but still got a pen f when i found guess something about olympus bodies regarding the no dust at all in the sensor that makes me come back to them. no a troll here. really like the xe3 very sexy and love the film simulation so much, just hope they make something about the dust in the sensor. thanks again.

Beautiful images; really talented.

wonderful videos like this are precisely why the XE4 has been on back order since last year, and that the used XE4s are going for over 1k. we need to stop talking about this camera, at least until I can finally get my hands one. cheers.

Great vids, thanx! I don’t miss the front focus switch as I leave the camera on manual focus with a rear button used for auto focus override and focus locking. With manual TTArtisan 35mm and 17mm primes I have the joystick click-down configured to give me the focus detail zoom - perfect!

i‘m not a fuji shooter but still this was a pleasing video. 👍🏼

I'd buy a Sony a7c instead 😎

Hey Steven, knowing what you know now, would you still go for the XE4 or would you have got another XE3, especially as you could see no difference in image quality and preferred the ergonomics and additional function buttons of the XE3?

i want the xe-4 but cant find it anywhere right now

wat square lens hood is that on the 27mm? looks great! glad to see they got rid of the body grip as u can always jus buy one. now its looking retro

Thank you for the video, I am just about taking the same road and get an xe4 over an x100v. Which 7artisan lens is on the xe3?

What strap do you have on the x e4?

I just bought an xe2s!

Can’t wait for the downfall of overhyped over value used fujifilm cameras. Will snag one up when the hypes gone and peoples moved on paying double msrp for a used old camera 😂

I love the pacing of this video.

Great images! You’ve got an eye for street compositions and editing. Subscribed!

Very nice work. Thank you for sharing.

Love the vibe and the music , keep up the great content 👍

U take really good photos mate!

Thanks for video, I was considering getting the X100V, you've put me onto other options! Thanks!

Which lenses are you using for both?

What film simulations do you usually use? Especially the first xe4 ones

What’s your experience using the X-E3 at night? I’ve been trying to shoot with it here in Philadelphia but I find it hard to get quality sharp images compared to my X-T4 or even my X-T2

The XE4 looks like an interchangeable leica Q to me

Is that x-e4 good for night time photo?

Nice comparison! Are film simulation all the same on both X-E3 and 4?

Thanks for this. Just got the x-e4 cause I couldn’t get an x100v 😅

Don’t believe him when he says you can’t get your hands on a x100v. It only took me about one week to get one from B&H photo. You have to call them to order over the phone but like I said I ended up getting mine about a week later and it is awesome, absolutely worth it.

Loved every second!! Thanks 🎉