Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Fujifilm X100S. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Fujifilm X100S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X100S
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Fujifilm X-E1
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X100S
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2013 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.8" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Fujifilm X100S | |
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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 |