You will like the size and quality for sure. Just like you, I need to sell several lenses that collect dusts. Here's my small travel kit NEX 7 with 18-55 next to my typical. I bring 50mm f1.4 with its adapter in case I need moody portraits. I like the EVF with peaking for quick manual focusing. Try panorama feature if xt1 has one. I was so surprised when I tried first from this mirrorless system.