Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm X-Half
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 X-Half
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Battery life~880 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2025 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-Half | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | -3.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E3 | X-Half | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £549 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 1080p, vertical video mode | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | — | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | N/A | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 240g (body with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD |
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