Drop a .RAF file from your Fujifilm X-A4 and instantly read the image count from the RAF MakerNote. The X-A4 — Fujifilm's 2020 entry-level X-mount camera with a 24.2 MP Bayer sensor and a flip-down 180° selfie LCD — stores an image counter in RAF tag 0x1438. All processing happens locally; no file is uploaded.
The Fujifilm X-A4 (2020) was Fujifilm's compact entry point into the X-mount ecosystem, designed for smartphone photographers transitioning to interchangeable-lens cameras. It features a 24.2 MP APS-C Bayer CMOS sensor, a fully articulating flip-down 3.0-inch touchscreen (180° for self-portraits and vlogging), Bluetooth connectivity for wireless transfer, and Fujifilm's Film Simulation modes including Eterna Cinema. Its compact, lightweight body (336g with kit lens) made it a popular travel and everyday camera.
Fujifilm does not publish an official shutter rating for the X-A4. Based on its entry-level positioning, the estimated lifespan is approximately 100,000–150,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-A4 | 2020 | 24.2 MP APS-C Bayer | ~100,000–150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-A5 (predecessor) | 2018 | 24.2 MP APS-C Bayer | ~100,000–150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-A7 (sibling) | 2019 | 26.1 MP APS-C Bayer | ~100,000–150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-M5 (current entry) | 2024 | 26.1 MP X-Trans V | ~150,000 | RAF |
0x1438 (ImageCount) is displayed immediately without any upload.exiftool -ImageCount yourfile.RAF to read the count from the command line.| Image Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new |
| 5,000 – 30,000 | 5 – 30 % | Light use |
| 30,000 – 75,000 | 30 – 75 % | Moderate use |
| 75,000 – 100,000 | 75 – 100 % | Heavy use — negotiate price |
| 100,000 + | 100 %+ | At or past estimated life |
The X-A4 (2020) is an incremental update to the X-A5 (2018). Key differences: the X-A4 adds a flip-down touchscreen (the X-A5 tilts up, not down), improves the Video mode with Eterna Cinema film simulation, adds USB-C charging, and includes a newer Phase Detection AF implementation. Both use the same 24.2 MP Bayer APS-C sensor, and estimated shutter lifespans are similar.
No. The X-A4 does not have IBIS. Optical image stabilization is available only via OIS-equipped XC and XF lenses. For video handheld shooting, using an OIS lens (such as the XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens, which includes OIS) is strongly recommended.
All Fujifilm X-mount lenses are compatible — XF, XC, and third-party X-mount lenses from Viltrox, Samyang, Sigma, and Tamron all mount and autofocus normally. The X-A4 does not support the GF medium-format mount without an adapter.
For entry-level video, yes. The X-A4 shoots 4K/30p (with a 1.17× crop), Full HD at up to 120fps for slow motion, and includes F-Log (flat colour profile) for colour grading. The Eterna Cinema film simulation is available for a softer, cinematic look straight out of camera. The lack of IBIS and the 4K crop are the main limitations compared to X-S10 or X-H1.