Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-E3

£300

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI

£1499 (+£1,199)

2024

✅

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 Fujifilm X100VI

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-E3	Fujifilm X100VI
Price	£300	£1,499
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	24MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/15p, 1080p/60p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking
Stabilisation	None	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps)	8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~450 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	337g (body only)	533g with battery and card	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots
Screen	3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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