Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-E3

£300

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 50S II

£2999 (+£2,699)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-E3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GFX 50S II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-E3	GFX 50S II
Price	£300	£2,999
Released	2017	2021	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	51MP	↑
Video	4K/15p, 1080p/60p	4K/30p (cropped)
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect, 425 points
Stabilisation	None	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps)	3fps	↓
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	337g (body only)	900g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm G-mount (medium format)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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