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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-T1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 13 months before the Fujifilm X-T1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2013More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-T1 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Fujifilm X-T1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T1
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2014-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 440 grams (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $1,300