Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-S10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 & Fujifilm X-S10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 features external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-S10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 85 and 73 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-S10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.