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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E2S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E2S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2013Newer by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E2S has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-E2S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging information
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E2S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 77
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $599