X-E3vs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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