Fujifilm X-E1 Black
The 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor and EXR processor deliver sharp, true-to-life color without an optical low-pass filter, housed in a classic magnesium alloy body. The 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and built-in film simulation modes offer a tactile, film-like shooting experience at a budget-friendly used price. This camera is best for stills photographers who prioritize analog controls and image character over modern video features or fast autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong sensor (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average video (1st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | X-Trans CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXR Processing Pro |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 24 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 1.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 862 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-E1 | 35.3 | 84.7 | 83.8 | 61.9 | 0.6 | 76.5 | 46 | 28 | 15.9 | 18.1 | 84.5 | 34.2 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.9 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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