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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm X-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedSeptember 2017September 2013Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-M1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-M1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-M1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E3 to deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
37
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-E3Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-09-07 2013-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $399