Upgrade X-E2, with what?

Doug MacMillan wrote:

Petrolhead wrote:

How much of a step up is the X-E3?

The AF on the X-E3 is noticeably better, though your shooting style will determine how much of a factor that is. If you shoot burst, the bigger buffer is a big improvement. Thre's the difference in resolution, from 16 to 24 mp, which again may or may not matter to you.

There's lots of subtle improvements in the X-E3 that for me make a difference. However, in most cases I'm just as happy taking out the X-E2s.

In agreement with the above. A few observations from the top of my head:

• AF and general operating speed is significantly improved
• Acros is a nice alternative to monochrome
• I like the addition of the front command dial, which I use a lot
• Speaking of command dials, the back command dial now has a coin edge knurling, rather than the more prominent "teeth" on the X-E2. This feels a bit more precise and pleasant to the ungloved hand - while on the other hand a gloved hand will get a bit more physical feedback from the older style dial
• There is (even) more customisation available
  
  • This isn't limited to menus, i.e. the EC dial now has a C position, which allows you to manipulate EC via a command dial and extends its range from +/- 3 stops to +/- 5 stops.
• On the back, the buttons along the screen have migrated from the left to the right. This makes it easier to use the camera with only one hand

With all that said, the X-E2 is still an excellent camera and while I appreciate improvements in the X-E3, like Doug, I'm just as happy using the X-E2 instead. Were it not for owning two X-E3s, I'd continue using the X-E2 frequently and happily.