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).

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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.