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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-H2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-H1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the Fujifilm X-H1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-H1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2013Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-H1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has exterior 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-H1 has measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the Fujifilm X-H1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-H1 is 85 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-H1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-H1 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
68
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (310 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
32
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-H1
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-H1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-H1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2018-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 673 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $600 $1,300