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
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.
- Type Compact
- Sensor 16.3MP APS-C
- Burst fps 6
- Video 1080p
- Ibis
- Weight g 862
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X-E1 16.3MP Compact System | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 862 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| 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 | 33.6 | 83.2 | 82.1 | 56.4 | 0.5 | 71.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 76.4 | 72.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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