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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the Fujifilm X-E3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedSeptember 2017February 2013More recent by 55 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E3 has measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-E3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the Fujifilm X-E3.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
48
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
68
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS X-TRANS III
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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 325
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $700