Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X100 versus Fujifilm X-E1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 21 months prior to the Fujifilm X-E1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 grades against the Fujifilm X-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Fujifilm X-E1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100 versus Fujifilm X-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 compared to the Fujifilm X-E1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X-E1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E1 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.