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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 6 months after the Fujifilm X-M1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014September 2013Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-M1 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
34
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2013-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 grams (0.77 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $399