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X-E3 vs X-T30 III
Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-E3 is the most affordable.
Where the X-E3 wins
- Cheaper new: £150 vs £829
- Battery Life: ~350 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 337g (body only)
- Street: 7.4 vs 6.9
Where the X-T30 III wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Portrait: 7.2 vs 6.1
- Wedding & Events: 5.6 vs 4.5
- Filmmaking: 5.8 vs 4.5
- Documentary: 6.2 vs 4.9
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-E3 — Street & Travel: 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.
X-T30 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
X-T30 III (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E3Fujifilm · 2017 | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 usedBest | £829 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 337g (body only)Best | 360g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-E3
X-T30 III
Portrait
6.1/10
7.2/10
Street
7.4/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
4.5/10
5.8/10
Documentary
4.9/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
7.0/10
Landscape
4.6/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
7.2/10
Casual
5.0/10
6.2/10
Food
4.9/10
6.3/10
Macro
5.2/10
6.0/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
5.1/10
Fun & simple
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5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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