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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X70 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the Fujifilm X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X70

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X70 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X70 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2013Newer by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X70

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X70 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the Fujifilm X70.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X70 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X70.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X70 Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X70 as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X70 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
78
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X70
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-28 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 77
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-16.0
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 340 gr (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $700