X-E3vs X-Pro1
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | X-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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