Fujifilm X-E1

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    Highlights

    • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Unknown Focus Points (Unknown Cross-type)
    • 2.8" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X-E1 was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) Mirrorless camera with 16.3 Megapixel CMOS X-TRANS I sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 2.8" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution.

    Fujifilm X-E1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm X-E series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm X-E series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-E4
    Compare
    		January
    2021    		 26.1 MP
    APS-C    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-E3
    Compare
    		September
    2017    		 24.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-E2S
    Compare
    		January
    2016    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-E2
    Compare
    		March
    2014    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-E1 February
    2013    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.8"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X-E4 vs X-E3 vs X-E2S vs X-E2 vs X-E1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-E1.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.8"
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Successor

    In 2014 Fujifilm X-E1 was replaced by Fujifilm X-E2. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm X-E1 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1
    Cheaper $999 / £799 body only, $1399 / £1199 with 18-55mm lens vs $1,399.95 with 18-55mm lens, $999.95 body only
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1
    Higher Native ISO 200 vs 100

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X-E1 vs X-E2.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm X-E1 has a 2.8" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.93x (0.62x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor

    Fujifilm X-E1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    The camera has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Fujifilm X-E1's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4896 x 2760,3264 x 3264, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2304 x 230, 2496 x 1664, 2496 x 1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Fujifilm X-E1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-E1.

    Fujifilm X-E2
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-E2S
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-E3
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    APS-C

    24.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-E4
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Fujifilm X-H2
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Olympus PEN-F
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    Micro Four Thirds

    20 MP

    Sony W560
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Fujifilm X-T4
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Canon 5D
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    Full Frame

    13.3 MP

    Samsung WB30F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Pentax K-5 II
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Nikon D750
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    Full Frame

    24.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X-E1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini connector HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X-E1 comes with W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X-E1's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X-E1 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X-E1 has dimensions of 129 x 75 x 38 mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.5"). It weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    129 mm (5.08")

    75 mm (2.95")

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    75 mm (2.95")

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    38 mm (1.5")

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    Fujifilm X-E1 dimensions

    Fujifilm X-E1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X-E1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Fujifilm X-E1 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Fujifilm X-E1 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Fujifilm X-E1 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Fujifilm X-E1 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.8"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Fujifilm X-E1 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Fujifilm X-E1 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Fujifilm X-E1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X-E1 and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    61

    Sensor

    GOOD
    71

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 71 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 55 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 66 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.8"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Fujifilm X-E1 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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