X-E2vs OM-3
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The om-3 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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