Fujifilm X-E1 16.3MP Compact System
Its 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor and 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder produce detailed stills with Fujifilm's signature color science in a compact, retro-styled body. IBIS and 6fps burst shooting add practical versatility, while the X-mount system provides access to bright FUJINON lenses like the 18-55mm F2.8-4 zoom. This camera suits still photographers prioritizing a lightweight, tactile design and film-like rendering over video performance.
About This Camera
The compact X-E1 is engineered to deliver extraordinary image quality. It starts with FUJIFILM's proprietary 16.3 APS-C X-Trans 2/3-Inch CMOS sensor whose unique pixel array is designed to deliver unsurpassed image resolution and color accuracy. Choose from the newly expanded XF Lens lineup with two new bright, high-definition FUJINON X-Mount lenses including a 14mm F2.8 and an 18-55mm F2.8-F4 lens. The 18-55mm allows photographic flexibility, optimizes low-light shooting and coupled with the EXR Processor Pro, the X-E1 delivers high performance auto - focusing. Everything you need in one compact, beautiful camera system.
- 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor
- 2.36 Million Dot OLED Viewfinder
- Fujifilm X-Mount
- JPEG + RAW
- Microphone Outlet
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong build (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average video (1th percentile) 1th
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 16.3 |
| Processor | EXR Image Processor |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 24 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.8 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 1.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X-E1 16.3MP Compact System | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX S1II DC-S1M2BODY9 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | OM System OM-5 OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.1MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 30 | 30 | 70 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @24fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 862 | 610 | 820 | 1637 | 588 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-E1 16.3MP Compact System | 33.7 | 83 | 82.2 | 56.4 | 0.5 | 71.7 | 44.9 | 26 | 18.3 | 76 | 72.1 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.7 | 95 | 91 | 89.6 | 60.1 | 96.6 | 99.6 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.5 | 89.5 | 98.1 | 96.1 | 99.5 | 65 | 88.9 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S1II DC-S1M2BODY9 Compare | 97.2 | 95.1 | 99.4 | 96.7 | 95 | 46 | 99.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 67 | 98 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 94.7 | 94.3 | 91 | 99.4 | 63.9 | 44.9 | 99.8 | 93.3 | 81.8 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare | 76.5 | 83 | 74.9 | 85.5 | 69.8 | 41.7 | 87.7 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 71.8 | 91.3 |
Usage Scores
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