Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm XF1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm XF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 6 months after the Fujifilm XF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the Fujifilm XF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 features external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm XF1 is 85 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.