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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-E1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2013More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm X-T20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
76
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS X-TRANS III
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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 325
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $900