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X-E3 vs X100VI
Quick take: The X100VI has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-E3 is the most affordable; only the X100VI is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and 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.
X100VI — Street, Travel & Everyday: The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
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
X100VI (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E3Fujifilm · 2017 | X100VIFujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 usedBest | £1,749 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 337g (body only)Best | 471g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| 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
X100VI
Portrait
6.1/10
6.2/10
Street
7.4/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
4.5/10
6.3/10
Documentary
4.9/10
7.4/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
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Landscape
4.6/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
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Casual
4.9/10
5.6/10
Food
4.9/10
6.7/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.8/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
4.6/10
Fun & simple
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6.0/10
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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