Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-E4→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-E4

£699

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-Pro3

£1599 (+£900)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-E4. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-E4	Fujifilm X-Pro3
Price	£699	£1,599
Released	2021	2019	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	26MP	26MP
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~460 shots (CIPA)	440 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	364g (body only)	497g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available)	Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only)
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Single SD UHS-I

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