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Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T4: which to buy?
Two generations of Fujifilm's X-T line with the same 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. The X-T4 adds in-body stabilization, faster mechanical bursts and a much bigger battery; the X-T3 is lighter and keeps a headphone jack.
Side-by-side specs
| Fujifilm X-T3 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Same |
| ISO | 160–12800 (80–51200 extended) | Same |
| Stabilization | None in body; supported with OIS lenses | 5-axis in-body, up to 6.5 stops (CIPA) |
| Mechanical burst | About 11 fps | About 15 fps |
| Electronic burst | About 30 fps (1.25x crop) | Same |
| Viewfinder | 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69M dots, 0.75x | Same |
| Screen | 3.0-inch touchscreen, about 1.04M dots | 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, about 1.62M dots |
| Video | DCI 4K/4K up to 59.94p; 400 Mbps All-Intra | Same, plus Full HD high-speed up to 240p |
| Film Simulations | 16 | 18 (adds CLASSIC Neg. and ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS) |
| Card slots | Two SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) | Same |
| Audio ports | 3.5 mm mic and headphone jacks | 3.5 mm mic jack; headphones via the supplied USB-C adapter |
| Battery (CIPA) | NP-W126S; about 390 frames | NP-W235; about 500 frames (Normal) / 600 (Economy) |
| Size | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8 mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8 mm |
| Weight | About 539 g with battery and card | About 607 g with battery and card |
| Launch price | Sep 6, 2018; $1,499.95 body-only | Feb 26, 2020; $1,699.95 body-only |
Specs from Fujifilm USA's X-T3 and X-T4 specifications pages and Fujifilm's US store X-T4 page (screen type); US launch prices: the X-T3 per Fujifilm's announcement (September 6, 2018), via DPReview; the X-T4 from FUJIFILM North America's announcement. ✓ = advantage; blank = tie or not directly comparable.
Sample photos
Four photos taken with the Fujifilm X-T3 and four with the Fujifilm X-T4, shared on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
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Who should buy which
Buy the X-T3 if…
- You shoot stills with OIS zooms or fast primes and don't need in-body stabilization.
- You want the lighter, smaller body: 539 g vs 607 g.
- You want a built-in headphone jack.
Buy the X-T4 if…
- You want in-body stabilization, rated up to 6.5 stops, for handheld slow shutter speeds or unstabilized primes.
- Battery life matters: about 500 frames per charge vs 390.
- You shoot video and want Full HD up to 240p slow motion.
- You shoot action: about 15 fps mechanical vs 11.
Both bodies make the same image: the sensor and processor are identical, so the choice is about stabilization, battery and handling. Both are discontinued, so stock is mostly used or limited new listings. See our full X-T3 and X-T4 reviews, the X-T4 vs X-T5 comparison, or all comparisons.
Where to buy
Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T3: Launched at $1,499.95 in 2018 (per Fujifilm's announcement, via DPReview).
Check priceRead the full Fujifilm X-T3 review
Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm X-T4: Launched at $1,699.95 in 2020 (Fujifilm's US launch price, February 26, 2020).
Check price (Renewed)Read the full Fujifilm X-T4 review
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