Fuji X-E3 or X-E4?

QBI

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Has anyone tried both versions?
There’s some great deals on the old X-E3 and plenty reviews explaining the physical differences but nobody talking about the image quality of 3 vs 4.
Is the newer version worth twice the price?
 
Is the image quality between the X-T2 and X-T3/4 worth it? Because that's what you're talking about. The X-E3 has the same sensor as the X-T2/X-T20/X-Pro2/X100F. The X-E4 has the same sensor as the X-T4/X-S10/X-T3/X-T30/X-Pro3/X100V.

I'm sure autofocus is more reliable with the X-E4. Fuji has made progress since the X-E3 came out. That said, if the X-E4 is a bit too expensive for you - or if you strongly prefer the older camera's body and grip - there is nothing wrong with the X-E3.
 
The AF and tilt screen are the biggest upgrades. The sensor is really good. But then, the sensor in the E3/T2/Pro2 is also really good. Another big difference between the two is the X-E4 does not have the rear scroll wheel. If you use that a lot in your shooting, the X-E3 will be the better camera for you to go with.
 
The AF and tilt screen are the biggest upgrades. The sensor is really good. But then, the sensor in the E3/T2/Pro2 is also really good. Another big difference between the two is the X-E4 does not have the rear scroll wheel. If you use that a lot in your shooting, the X-E3 will be the better camera for you to go with.
Don't forget about the grip that's been removed; the X-E3 handles well enough even with (slightly) bigger lenses - I doubt that the X-E4 will do equally well.

It's a different enough camera that I think it'll appeal to a different type of shooter - and I'm not one of them. That said, it's an intriguing offer, especially when combined with its 27mm II companion - small, elegant and capable.

I'll stick with the X-E3 and the original 27mm - I don't profit from the WR enough, owning an unsealed body, and just switching to get the aperture ring seems frivolous.

I should probably see this as kind of a relief - as much as I appreciate what Fujifilm bring to the table, it's most probably not made for me. However, I enjoy using the X-E3 enough to keep it until I can truely replace the system, mostly the primes - which isn't the case yet. Somewhat irritatingly, the only lens I've so far found a match for is also the most impressive I own for the system, the 90mm f/2 (the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 matches its performance when used on the Z 50). The other primes are still really good, small and reasonably priced; the 18-55mm zoom remains unique as well (even though the Z 16-50mm DX gives it a run for its money in terms of IQ in many ways - but build, handling and speed are still way beyond what the little plastic Nikon lens offers).

The X-E4 probably represents a sensible next step for Fujifilm (I think we've seen the last of the A and M lines - this is the new entry point, I guess). I, however, would (only) fall for a weather-sealed version of the X-S10 ... But I think that's not to be. It would, however, completely change the game and make life even more difficult not only for Nikon and Canon, but also for Sony APS-C. Such a camera might actually do even more: Kill the OM-D legacy altogether ... Maybe it's just as well that it won't happen.

M.
 
Thank you all for your advice. And guess what? Of course I've chosen something else!
The X-E4 piqued my interest, then I saw very tempting clearance deals on the X-E3 but, after a bit more research, I've ordered an X100V.

I have other non-Fuji ILC bodies and a nice collection of lenses for those. I would only have bought the 27mm lens for the X-E4. I think (hope) the X100V is superior to that set-up.
What I really wanted was a Leica Q that would fit in my pocket. If only there was an updated Leica X with an EVF. Maybe I should have gone for a CL?

Anyway, I very much appreciate your input and help.

Cheers,
 
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