Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm X-T20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Fujifilm X-T20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T20 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Fujifilm X-T20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.