I had an XE1 for a long time, and though I have-not owned the XE2, XE2s, or XE3, these are quite credible cameras. In fact, if you are looking for the smallest and lightest model with the same image quality that you get from the other Fujifilm's with the same sensor, these will get you there.
With your comparison to the XT1 and XPro1, you are looking at a generational difference in cameras, too, so there are potentially some functional advantages to the updated system. In all of these cases you are looking at the older 16MP sensor. Although there are advantages to the newer 24mP and 26MP sensors, the 16MP sensors were actually quite good.
The type of photography you intend to do and the lenses you plan to use may make a difference here, too. If you are mainly planning to use small primes — and, again, keeping the system small and light is a major goal — the XE2 could be a fine option. If you plan to use the larger zooms or bigger f/1.4 and f/1.2 primes, then it may be less optimal.
Dan
Apr 14, 2019 at 02:56 PM
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