Fujifilm
X-E3
Minimal rangefinder-style X body with 24MP X-Trans III and 4K video.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2017
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
X100VI is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
X-E3
Wins
X100VI
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 23 frames)
- BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-E3
121 × 74 × 43 mm
337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X-E3 is 7mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 13mm thinner than X100VI.
X-E3 is 184 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 43mm X-E3 · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-E3
121 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-E3
121 × 43 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-E3
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-E3
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100VI: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-E3
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.3, 73.9, 42.7
Weight
337 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
RAW buffer depth
52 frames vs 23 frames — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-E3
Pros
- ✓Compact rangefinder style
- ✓24MP X-Trans III
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed rear screen
- –Older AF
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-E3 or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-E3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-E3 and X100VI?
X-E3 is 24.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-E3 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-E3 does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-E3 or the X100VI?
X-E3 reaches 14 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-E3 and X100VI?
X-E3 weighs 337 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-E3 is 184 g lighter.
Do the X-E3 and X100VI record 4K video?
X-E3: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-E3 and X100VI weather sealed?
X-E3: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X-E3 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-E3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-E3 launched at $899 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-E3 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.