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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420

Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Olympus E-420 front
Portability
77 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-420, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 4 years after the E-420 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the E-420 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Olympus E-420

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 E-420 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2008More modern by 58 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Fujifilm X-E1

		

		

			
 E-420 Fujifilm X-E1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-420

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 E-420 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got outside 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) whilst the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-420 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the E-420.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-420 is 85 and 77 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-420.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-420
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
57
 manual focus
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
66
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
64
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (426 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
49
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
39
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-420 Travel photography advice
65
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
53
 lighter than competition (426g)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-420 Landscape photography info
69
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 no Timelapse recording
47
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-420 Vlogging information
32
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
9
 lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-420
 Fujifilm X-E1Olympus E-420
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Olympus E-420
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-02-28 2008-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 527
Other
Battery life 350 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $999