Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X-T3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T3 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T3
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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Burst rate11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps
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Generation4 years newer (2018 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | X-T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | X-T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £649 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 539g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
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