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theSony A6600 and Panasonic GH5 rival we expected it to be.Perhaps just as interesting for anyone eyeing up a new mirrorless camera, though,
is the news that the X-T4 won't be replacing its predecessor, theFujifilm X-T3
That camera will remain on sale as a more affordable alternative to its new sibling, so look out for further price drops on the older
model.But back to the X-T4
The main reason it's shaping up to be one of the best all-round cameras you can buy is because it brings two major upgrades in the form of
in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and a fully articulating touchscreen.Together, these significantly boost its appeal, particularly for
That five-axis IBIS mechanism can apparently provide 6.5 stops of stabilization when you use it with 18 out of Fujifilm's total collection
of 29 XF / XC lenses.In the real world, that means the ability to shoot run-and-gun videos without necessarily needing a gimbal, and also
the freedom to take handheld stills with long shutter speeds
The cherry on the X-T4's video cake is that it can also shoot Full HD video at 240fps for a super slow-mo effect.(Image credit:
Fujifilm)Beyond those additions, the X-T4 brings two other big physical improvements over the X-T3
Its new NP-W235 battery will last for 500 shots per charge (or 600 shots in 'Economy mode'), which is a significant boost over its
predecessor's 390-shot rating
The only downside is that anyone with existing NP-W126S batteries won't be able to use them in the X-T4.The other big design improvement is
This brings a couple of benefits: one is that, like theFujifilm X-H1, the X-T4's shutter is much quieter (around 30% less audible than the
X-T3), which is a bonus for street or wedding photographers, but perhaps more significant is that it allows the X-T4 to shoot at an
mirrorless cameras for shooting sports and action, assuming its autofocus can keep up.Talking of which, Fujifilm says a new phase detection
AF algorithm will indeed boost the X-T4's autofocus speed, along with its tracking performance and Face / Eye AF
We'll have to wait until our full review to see if that bears out.(Image credit: Fujifilm)So are there any downsides to the X-T4? It's a
slight shame that it uses the same 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 combination as its predecessor, although it is a
It's 5mm deeper, 2mm wider and 68g heavier than its predecessor
optional VG-XT4 battery grip (below)
This houses two extra batteries, which means you can get around 1,450 shots from a charge, with the batteries automatically switching when
factor that might sway you is price
you get to these kind of prices then many will start to consider whether it's worth going for a full-frame camera like the Nikon Z6 or Sony
This depends a little on which existing lenses you have (if any) and the kind of photography you like to do, but we'll be bringing you our
