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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
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Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 10 months after the Fujifilm X-E1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the Fujifilm X-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2013More modern by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
54
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
31
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $600