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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-Pro3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-Pro3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2013More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro3 has sizing of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Fujifilm X-Pro3.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 is 85 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography info
48
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging advice
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-Pro3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2019-10-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 497 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $600 $2,000