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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the Fujifilm X-Pro2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2013Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 has physical 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-Pro2 has specifications of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography features
49
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
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
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 273
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
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 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $600 $1,700