Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm X-E3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-E3 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-Pro1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-E3
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Burst rate8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) vs 6fps
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Battery life~350 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2017 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X-E3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | X-E3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £300 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g body only | 337g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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