X-E3vs Z7 II
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| 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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