For those who don't demand all the bells and whistles of Fujifilm's top-of-the-line models, but want all the charm and charisma of the X-series, the company's slimmed-down versions of its more advanced cameras are very appealing.

Supports Bluetooth in addition to Wi-Fi connectivity; Faster AF-C tracking in zone and tracking modes; Introduces Touch function to activate pre-assigned functions; Smaller and more compact than existing X-E-series models

Top-plate Fn button can be knocked when adjusting exposure compensation; Data port is USB 2 and micro-USB; rather than USB 3 and Type-C; Doesn't handle particularly well with large zoom lenses; Fairly short battery life

For those who don't demand all the bells and whistles of Fujifilm's top-of-the-line models, but want all the charm and charisma of the X-series, the company's slimmed-down versions of its more advanced cameras are very appealing, like the new Fujifilm X-E3.

The Fujifilm X-E3 is a mid-range rangefinder compact system camera that replaces the previous X-E2S model. The XE3 is very similar to the DSLR-like X-T20 camera in terms of its core specification, boasting the same 24.3 megapixel APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS III sensor, 2.36m dot resolution OLED...

The Fuji X-E3 is a stylish and easy to use APS-C camera. It is a big improvement over its predecessors in many ways, including its excellent, higher-res, 24-megapixel X-Trans CMOS III image sensor and the X-Processor Pro chip for impressive overall performance and 4K video capabilities.

Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording, Great image quality with pleasing in-camera JPEGs, Impressive high ISO performance for an APS-C sensor, Flexible RAW files with X-Trans-compatible converters, Stylish, compact body...

Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus, Eight-way joystick doesn't always accurately register presses, EVF is small, Fixed display, Some buttons are small and/or difficult to press, Indecisive and sluggish autofocus during video recording, No histogram or zebra warnings when...

Fujifilm's X-E3 camera, which was announced on 7 September, is a lighter, more compact alternative to the X-T20 , with which it shares many features. The X-E3 has a fixed monitor, whereas the X-T20's monitor tilts up and down.

The Fujifilm X-E3 is a small, light-weight rangefinder-style camera that sits next to the SLR-style X-T20 in Fujifilm's camera line. And features the latest 24MP X-Trans CMOS sensor, a touchscreen, AF joystick, high-resolution electronic viewfinder and 4K video capture .

The Fujifilm X-E3 is a lovely little camera. It delivers strong image quality, right up there with other cameras that use the 24MP APS-C image sensor format, and won't leave you wanting for focus or burst speed.

Slim design; Excellent image quality; Speedy focus; 8fps burst shooting; Integrated EVF; Solid control layout; Crisp touch LCD; 4K video; Wi-Fi

Omits in-body flash; Not weather sealed; No in-body stabilization; 4K footage shows rolling shutter effect; Display doesn't tilt; Pricey

The Fujifilm X-E3 sacrifices very little to bring professional style and performance to a friendlier price.

Wonderful design; Great image quality; Strong lens ecosystem; 4K video; Great value

Lacks some direct access control; No tilt screen; No internal stabilization

After using Nikon reflex cameras for almost 25 years, I decided to make a leap into the mirrorless camera system. And since I didna€?t like the mirrorless cameras from my beloved brand, I started looking into other brands.

If you've already been struggling to decide on a mid-range compact system camera, well, there's bad news – your decision just got a bit tougher.