X-E2vs A7 III
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The a7 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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