Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Fujifilm X-E3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-E1 | Fujifilm X-E3 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-E3 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2017 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 55 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-E1 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
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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 |