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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
50
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100T
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 5 months before the Fujifilm X100S so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the Fujifilm X100S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X100S

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X100S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X100S Fujifilm X-E1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X100S

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2013Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.8"2.8"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outer measurements 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 X100S has proportions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X100S is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X100S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Fujifilm X100S Street photography features
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Sports photography highlights
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Vlogging camera
32
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
29
very good max aperture (f2.0)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X100S
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X100S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X100S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-28 2013-07-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro EXR 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 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,350 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $1,299