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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 9 months after the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the Fujifilm X-Pro1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedFebruary 2013June 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography info
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
49
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging details
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-Pro1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2012-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro EXR Pro
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 surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 450 grams (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $1,169