X-E4 vs X-Pro3? If money is not the main factor. Street photography.

canonbcguy wrote:

... X-E2 and her older, smaller 18/2 and liked the experience...

Leica's CL is a bit heavier at 400g Vs 364g XE4 (the XE2 was 350g) and also has an 80g 18mm pancake.

...The intent is to use it for candid street photography. The smaller size of the X-E4 is attractive for stealth...

Leica's CL is the same size. I would cover the red dot with a round black sticker for stealth.

OVF in its hybrid finder but I don't think that's important for me. I shoot with an EVF normally. Having said that, the X-E4's smaller EVF is slightly worrisome (can I assume that it's the same EVF that's in the X-E2?...

No. It has a 17mm eye point, the XE2 is 23mm, big difference to me.

I am an XE2 fan (just sold X Pro 2 for having less than 17mm eye point EVF, like the X Pro 3). I think the XE4 is a budget Leica wannabe for people who enjoy minimal bodies but complicated menus. The X Pro 3 has a worse EVF compared to the XE2 (eye relief/point) and I am not sure about the LCD as I never chimp. Obviously the X Pro 3 will be very well made, although quite a few have to be sent back due to defects.

I think you should widen your search and consider the Leica CL, which is similarly priced to a new X Pro 3, used. Or $3k new with the Leica 18mm pancake lens and we know how much Leica lenses cost.

The Leica CL is a 24MP APSC camera with a similar shape to the other two, but a much nicer design and EVF. It's a beauty, whereas the Fujis are imitations of other cameras like Leicas.

One benefit of the CL is that you can use the Sigma APSC lenses already, including the tiny new 18-50mm f2.8 zoom. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 is currently only $264, well under half the price of anything similar from Fuji. There are also lots more L mount lenses.

Juicy looking big EVF with 20mm eye point/relief

I haven't tried a CL yet, but I am pretty sure it will be like a luxury XE camera. Very small. Lighter than an X Pro. No aperture rings, but I think the two dials on top with buttons in them should be something I could quickly get used to.

I wasn't going to mention it until I got one but decided to let the cat out of the bag in case I get into Leica lenses. Will just upgrade to an XE2S instead and a lens and more travel. Although I may have to rethink after looking at these photos.

Top display for settings instead of aperture ring.