Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm X-A7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-A7 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-E3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-A7
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~440 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2019 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -5.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Landscape | -3.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E3 | X-A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £399 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 320g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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