Is X-E3 worth to buy new on 2019?

[eric2410]

Hi,

I am thinking to grab a X-E3 by this year Christmas but is it worth to buy new E3 or wait for the successor?

Some rumours saying that E3 will not receive an update but I like its weight and size as it matching to they style I shoot (I am mainly on street photography). 
 

new X-Pro 2 & 3 is way out of my budget, so it is tough for me to consider the two. 

 

Please feel free to share your ideas. 
 

Thank you. 

[rickmayberry]

If you are happy with the specs, I would say go ahead! I have an X-E3 - along with an X-T2 - and find it to be quite a nice camera with impressive performance! It gives up very little to the X-Pro2 and the X-T2, with which it shares its sensor and processor. It's main deficiency is its lack of weather sealing - a concern here in Oregon, and why I have the X-T2 as well. The touchscreen is not a favorite feature, but it is easy enough to live with.

Just as the X-T3 is not that major of an upgrade over the X-T2 (unless you shoot video), I can't imagine that the next generation of the X-E series would bring much new to the platform. I really can't imagine one buying the X-E or X-Pro camera for serious video work, anyway!

[Zababo]

The X-E3 is a reality of today. 

You can certainly wait to buy directly an X-E4, somewhere in 2020 or 2021, and continue to shoot with your actual camera, but, then, the X-T3 would be an X-T4, and probably at the eve of been upgraded to X-T5 ... and it would be then appropriate to wait the next to come X-E5 with so potential wonderful features .... 

I like very much my X-E3 which give me so fine files, and which is so light and discreet with the 27mm pancake. If it would be an X-E4, I’ll gonna see then if it will be really useful for me to upgrade or, as I often do, to wait to the X-E5, upgrading only one time on two. 

But it’s just my way of seeing. ;~)

[eric2410]

On 12/14/2019 at 3:46 AM, rickmayberry said:

It's main deficiency is its lack of weather sealing - a concern here in Oregon, and why I have the X-T2 as well.

I really can't imagine one buying the X-E or X-Pro camera for serious video work, anyway!

Hi rickmayberry,

thanks for the comment. 
 

I only shoot stills and I like the body of X-E3, but my primary concern is also the weather sealed. 
 

I have Canon gears with L lens, and I do not need to worry anywhere I go, I can just shoot. But with X-E3, it may end up with some restrictions. 
 

X-T2 is very DSLR like camera, and more expensive, I wish to try something new. 
 

X-Pro 2 is too expensive and heavy, it basically out of my budget. 
 

It’s a tough choice in Fuji camp. 
 

thanks again. 

[rickmayberry]

I definitely prefer the "rangefinder" style of the X-E and X-Pro cameras over the SLR-inspired design of the X-T series. The main reason that I bought the X-T2 over the X-T20 was the weather sealing. Had an X-Pro2 been available at the same price point, I would have certainly bought it instead. Weather permitting, I will grab the X-E3 in a moment over the X-T2. I can easily see a time when an X-Pro will replace the both of them!

Good luck with whatever decision you make!!!

[eric2410]

19 hours ago, Zababo said:

The X-E3 is a reality of today. 

You can certainly wait to buy directly an X-E4, somewhere in 2020 or 2021, and continue to shoot with your actual camera, but, then, the X-T3 would be an X-T4, and probably at the eve of been upgraded to X-T5 ... and it would be then appropriate to wait the next to come X-E5 with so potential wonderful features .... 

Hi Zababo,

thanks for the comments. 
 

unfortunately, there is no clear direction yet about the X-E series whether will received an update. 
 

total agreed with you, X-E3 is a “today” camera, and the price is very attractive now especially the 23mm bundle. 
 

Because Fuji will be my second camera as I will still primarily shoot Canon DSLR, this is why it is so tough for me to make up purchase decision. 
 

thanks

[eric2410]

1 hour ago, rickmayberry said:

I definitely prefer the "rangefinder" style of the X-E and X-Pro cameras over the SLR-inspired design of the X-T series. The main reason that I bought the X-T2 over the X-T20 was the weather sealing. Had an X-Pro2 been available at the same price point, I would have certainly bought it instead. Weather permitting, I will grab the X-E3 in a moment over the X-T2. I can easily see a time when an X-Pro will replace the both of them!

Good luck with whatever decision you make!!!

Hi rickmayberry,

thanks again for the comments. 
 

I just bought and X-T30 for my wife for her Christmas gift, it comes with 18-55mm kit lens. She upgraded from X-A5 that purchased last year. Anyway, she is new to photography. 
 

the motivation for me to purchase X-E3 because i am thinking add one prime lens into the kit, and 23mm if the focal length that I always use (~35mm) while I shooting with my Canon DSLR. 

The lens cost around $400, but the bundle price for X-E3 with 23mm is $800, this looks like a great deal. I will save $100 if I purchased separately. 
 

I tested the ax-E3 last year and it feel good on my hand. But this will be my second camera after my Canon DSLR anyway. So it is a tough choice. 
 

Thanks again for your reply. 

[Geno]

I certainly think it is worth buying, as I just ordered one yesterday with the 18-55.  I'll swap the lens with the 27mm f/2.8 that I currently have on my x-t20.  Image quality should be the same in an even more compact form factor.  I'm gearing up to put together a good travel kit for an international trip next spring.  I'll take my a7riii for the high res wide angle shots and I plan to carry at least one other body (possibly two) on the trip for the normal and short telephoto shots.