Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X-E3

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T1

£159 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E3

£150 used (-£9)

2017

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-E3

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T1	X-E3
Price	£159 used	£150 used
Released	2014	2017	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points)	Phase-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps)
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (CIPA)
Weight	440g (with battery and card)	337g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-II slot

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