Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm X-T3

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T2

£287 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T3

£375 used (+£88)

2018

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T3

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Burst rate

11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
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Generation

2 years newer (2018 vs 2016)

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-T2	X-T3
Price	£287 used	£375 used
Released	2016	2018	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	4K 60fps 10-bit (internal)
Autofocus	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	390 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	457g (body only)	539g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification	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	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)	2× SD UHS-II

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