Fujifilm X-E1
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The X-E1 is in essence a slimmed-down X-Pro1, with the large, complex and expensive hybrid finder replaced by a purely-electronic viewfinder. Not any old EVF though - it uses a 2.36M dot OLED unit, out-speccing the X-Pro1's 1.44M dot LCD finder. In return its rear screen is slightly downgraded in terms of both size and resolution, to a still-respectable 2.8" 460k dot LCD - according to Fujifilm this is necessary to keep the camera's size down. The result is a compact body that's broadly similar in size to both the much-loved FinePix X100, and its most obvious competitors like the E-M5 and NEX-7.
The X-E1 gets a few new features relative to the X-Pro1, commensurate with its class. Notably, there's a little built-in pop-up flash, a 2.5mm stereo microphone socket for movie recording, and the ability to use an electronic shutter release cable.
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto (400), Auto (800), Auto (1600), Auto (3200), 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400 (100, 12800, 25600 with boost) |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X |
| Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 2.8″ |
| Screen dots | 460,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Format | H.264 |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38 mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.5″) |
| GPS | None |
The Fujifilm X-E1 is a fine camera, and a pleasure to use. Fujifilm's recent improvements to focusing, both manual and automatic, make a real difference to performance, the built-in EVF is excellent, and the enthusiast-friendly ergonomics are addictive. The only serious issue is the camera's video mode, which is sub-par, compared to the competition.
Good for: Any application requiring critical image quality - the X-E1 turns out excellent pictures.
Not so good for: Movie mode and fast action shooting, where the camera's limitations do get in the way of results.
04:15 (5 Dec, 2013)
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