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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 6 months prior to the Fujifilm X-M1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-M1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-M1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
49
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
32
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2013-09-17
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 I
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $399