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XE-2, XE-3, or X-E4... The Dilemma

Started 8 months ago | User reviews thread
FTOG Senior Member • Posts: 1,359
Re: XE-2, XE-3, or X-E4... The Dilemma
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3Percent wrote:

FTOG wrote:

Aside from the integrated flash, might I ask what else you are favouring in the X-E3 that its predecessor offered?

For this class of camera (that is key), I like the fixed screen more as well. A flip screen is great on my GFX 50S for example, but not needed on such a light and nimble camera for me.

A flip out screen doesn't make a camera that much heavier or larger, as we can see in the X-E4.

I use my X-E bodies for all applications. Especially when shooting off of a low tripod (landscape, primarily), I'd appreciate a tilt screen. A more reliable app connectivity would be a reasonable alternative for infrequent use.

Button placement is generally better too, for example... the AEL lock button is always a pet peeve of mine, and I appreciate it's location on the X-E3 better.

That's a good call-out. The recessed AE-L button of the X-E2 wasn't nearly as ergonomic. And AE-L is a button I use more frequently than the Q button, which took its place under the AF-L button.

The combined AE-L/AF-L button of the X-E4 would actually bother me more than e.g. the removed physical AF-S/C/M lever.

Also, I do like the 24mp sensor a touch more than the 16mp version.

I've not observed any downsides to the X-Trans III sensor over X Trans II, so I appreciate the resolution increase and extended RAW ISO range.

 FTOG's gear list:FTOG's gear list
Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR Fujifilm 50mm F2 R WR Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR +2 more
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