X-E3 or X-E4 in 2022?

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

CheckT wrote:

rla1022 wrote:

CheckT wrote:

Hello, I'm now considering getting an X-E camera as my daily camera for photos only (not video). I need some suggestions about picking X-E3 or X-E4 in 2022.

First, it has been years after X-E3 has been released. Is it still good to get X-E3 over X-E4 for the price (see the following section) and the similar/close performance? I have read several posts about X-E4 being considered as a downgrade for certain people. And compared to the upgrade by Sony, it seems that the improvement is incremental for me as well.

Second, price. Since I have two Sony cameras as my prime set, I'm not expected to spend too much on this one. Actually, I considered getting X100V before. But it was too expensive (>$1200) right now. For X-E, I can get X-E3 with 23f2 for $760, or X-E3 with 18-55 2.8-4 for $800, or X-E4 for $749, or X-E4 with 27f2.8 for $949. All these three lens have both positive and negative reviews. Compared to Sony EF users, it seems that Fujifilm users have more varied preferences and it is what makes me hesitant to select one. I mainly use 28mm and 35mm lens in Sony. So both 23f2 and 27f2.8 seem to be good for me. The only drawback of 23f2 is that the lens is longer to fit in the bag compared to the lens on X100V. So even after getting 23f2, I may sell/trade it for the smaller lens for the daily carry. (Please correct me if 23f2 is not big as my expectation!)

In the end, what's your opinion/suggestion? Thanks a lot!

What Sonys? What are your Sonys not doing for you ? Why not an a6xxx series and use your existing stuff.

I have A7II set for photos and ZV1 for video now. But I sometimes feel that A7 with lens is a little bit heavy/big for me to carray every day. Even my shortest/lightest Zessis 25F2 lens is still heavier/longer than the heaviest XF18-55 of those three listed lenses.

The Fujis you are considering (as well as current Sony APS-C options) will all at least match or, in most areas, exceed the capabilities of the old A7II, including high ISO performance. It’s full frame, but its sensor was old-tech even when it was new.

Yes. Instead of upgrading to the newer A7(M4), I'd prefer to get one lightweight camera first so that I can really carry it daily.