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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
73
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Fujifilm X-T1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2 was released around the same time to the Fujifilm X-T1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedMarch 2014April 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Fujifilm X-T1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the Fujifilm X-T1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T1
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-T1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2014-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 440g (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $1,300