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X-E3 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E3Fujifilm · 2017 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 337g (body only)Best | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A6000
Portrait
6.1/10
6.3/10
Street
7.4/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
4.6/10
Filmmaking
4.5/10
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Documentary
4.9/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.6/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.9/10
4.4/10
Food
4.9/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
4.6/10
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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