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Fujifilm X-T4: still worth it in 2026?

Fujifilm's 2020 hybrid X-T body, now discontinued. Launched at $1,699.95 in 2020, body only. Still worth it in 2026: yes, if IBIS matters more to you than megapixels.

October 14, 2026 · Camera · Classic

Related on site: Want a lighter body with the same sensor? See our Fujifilm X-T3 review and the X-T3 vs X-T4 comparison. Newer small Fujifilm bodies: the X-M5 and X-E5. Want 40MP? See our Fujifilm X-T5 guide and the X-T4 vs X-T5 comparison.

A black Fujifilm X-T4 with a zoom lens, seen from the front and top, showing its shutter-speed and ISO dials
Fujifilm X-T4, shown with a zoom lens (not included with the body).
Photo: 昼落ち via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

HIGHLIGHTS

The X-T4 took the X-T3's 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 and fixed the complaint that followed it everywhere: it adds 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 6.5 stops (CIPA). It also brings a much larger NP-W235 battery rated for about 500 frames (600 in Economy mode), a 1.62M-dot touchscreen and a faster mechanical shutter at about 15 fps.

It's a more serious video camera too, with Full HD at up to 240p, digital stabilization and IS Mode Boost for movies, and 18 Film Simulations, adding CLASSIC Neg. and ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS. The costs are weight and the headphone jack: it weighs about 607 g with battery and card, versus 539 g for the X-T3, and headphones connect through the supplied USB-C adapter.

Our gallery comes from six photographers: cherry blossoms in spring, a lakeside store in Wisconsin, the ruins at Palenque, Positano, a modernist church interior in Pisa and the X-37B spaceplane at night. Still worth it in 2026? For travelers and hybrid shooters who value IBIS over megapixels, yes.

The story

Fujifilm announced the X-T4 on February 26, 2020 at $1,699.95 body-only (Fujifilm USA).

It kept the X-T3's sensor and processor and added in-body stabilization, a bigger battery and faster mechanical bursts. The 40MP X-T5 followed in 2022, and Fujifilm USA now lists the X-T4 as discontinued.

Specifications

Key specs for the Fujifilm X-T4, from Fujifilm USA's specifications page and announcement. Source for each row in brackets.

Sensor26.1MP APS-C (23.5 × 15.6 mm) X-Trans CMOS 4 [Fujifilm]
ISO160–12800; extended 80–51200 [Fujifilm]
Stabilization5-axis sensor shift; up to 6.5 stops (CIPA); digital IS and IS Mode Boost in movie mode [Fujifilm]
ShutterMechanical to 1/8000 s; electronic to 1/32000 s; flash sync 1/250 s [Fujifilm]
BurstsAbout 15 fps mechanical; about 30 fps electronic (1.25x crop); pre-shot mode [Fujifilm]
AutofocusIntelligent Hybrid AF; phase detection down to -7.0 EV (with XF50mmF1.0) [Fujifilm]
Viewfinder0.5-inch OLED, about 3.69 million dots, 0.75x [Fujifilm]
Screen3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, about 1.62 million dots [Fujifilm]
VideoDCI 4K/4K up to 59.94p (400 Mbps All-Intra at 29.97p and below); Full HD high-speed up to 240p [Fujifilm]
Film Simulations18, including CLASSIC Neg. and ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS [Fujifilm]
Card slotsTwo SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) [Fujifilm]
Ports / wirelessUSB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), micro HDMI, 3.5 mm mic jack; headphone adapter included; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 [Fujifilm]
BatteryNP-W235; about 500 frames (Normal) / 600 (Economy), CIPA [Fujifilm]
Size / weight134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8 mm; about 607 g with battery and card [Fujifilm]
Announced / priceFeb 26, 2020; $1,699.95 body-only [Fujifilm]

Sample photos

Six photos taken with the Fujifilm X-T4 by six photographers, shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses or in the public domain. Each caption names the lens. Select a photo to enlarge it.

Cherry trees in full white bloom in front of red-brick Gothic-style campus buildings under a blue sky
44mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/1000 s: cherry blossoms at the Quad (XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS).
Photo: Anemonemma via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
A low wooden store building behind a wide green lawn and trees on a sunny day at Nicolet Bay, Wisconsin
16mm, f/5.6, ISO 160, 1/1300 s: the Nicolet Bay store, Wisconsin (XF16mmF2.8 R WR).
Photo: Chris Rycroft via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized)
Stone Maya ruins at Palenque, Mexico, framed by dark leaves in the foreground
70mm, f/6.4, ISO 320, 1/1000 s: the ruins at Palenque, Mexico (XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR).
Photo: Ulrich Dus via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Pastel houses of Positano stacked up a steep green hillside above the sea
21mm, f/8, ISO 640, 1/400 s: Positano from the water (XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR).
Photo: Spenvann via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Interior of a modern concrete church in Pisa with curved walls, rows of wooden pews and a colorful window
Interior of the church of Santa Maria Madre della Chiesa, Pisa (XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR).
Photo: Rob Oo via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized)
The X-37B spaceplane on a runway at night, lit by floodlights
39mm, f/4, ISO 3200, 1/80 s: the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle at night (XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR).
Photo: U.S. Space Force / Alexander Veloz via Wikimedia Commons, public domain (resized)

Fujifilm: Launched at $1,699.95 in 2020, body only. Discontinued.

Verdict

Still worth it in 2026? Yes, for travelers and hybrid shooters who want IBIS, a bigger battery and strong video on the familiar 26MP sensor.

Choose the X-T3 if you want a lighter body and shoot stills with OIS lenses.

Pros

  • 5-axis IBIS, up to 6.5 stops
  • About 500 frames per charge (CIPA)
  • 15 fps mechanical; Full HD 240p
  • 18 Film Simulations

Cons

  • 26MP, versus 40MP on the X-T5
  • About 607 g with battery and card
  • No headphone jack (USB-C adapter)
  • Discontinued; new stock is limited
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