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X-E3 vs A1 II
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the X-E3 is the most affordable; only the A1 II is weather sealed.
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.
Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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.
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E3Fujifilm · 2017 | A1 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 usedBest | £5,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 50.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 337g (body only)Best | 743g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
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
A1 II
Portrait
6.1/10
9.0/10
Street
7.4/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
8.7/10
Filmmaking
4.5/10
8.2/10
Documentary
4.9/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
9.3/10
Landscape
4.6/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
9.2/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.3/10
Food
4.9/10
8.5/10
Macro
5.2/10
8.1/10
Architecture
4.7/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
7.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.4/10
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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