• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

  • Less expensive
    $749 vs $900
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 1.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    84 mm vs 68 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    48 vs 28 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    26 vs 17 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Newer
    5 years vs 7 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Wider angle kit lens
    23 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording.

  • Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus.

  • Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.

  • Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3
Canon EOS M3
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
Fujifilm X-T30
Canon EOS M3
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6500
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A6500
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Longer video battery life
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Longer video battery life

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z fc
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $957
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer video battery life
Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z fc
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $957
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Newer

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Internal flash
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Newer
  • More dots on screen
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