Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E2→Fujifilm X-E3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-E2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-E3
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Generation4 years newer (2017 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-E2 | X-E3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.3 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E2 | X-E3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 used | £150 used | |
| Released | 2013 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 337g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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