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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Introduced September 2013
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 2 years after the Fujifilm X-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the Fujifilm X-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2013Newer by 29 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides external measurements 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-M1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography info
69
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
54
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography details
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
34
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-E2SFujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 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 Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (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.
Maximum 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 350g (0.77 lb) 330g (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 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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $399