Fujifilm X-E1

Vintage rangefinder style with X-Trans sensor

Fujifilm X-E1
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 16
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Fujifilm
Model FF120001

Key Features

SENSOR 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR EXR Processor Pro for high-speed image processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF system with 49 focus points
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO Full HD 1920x1080 at 24fps
STABILIZATION None (relies on OIS in lenses)
BURST RATE 6 frames per second
VIEWFINDER 0.5-inch 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.8-inch 460k-dot fixed LCD monitor
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, 2.5mm microphone jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy top and bottom plates, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 350 shots per charge (NP-W126)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Fujifilm X-E1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses shutter speed dial and aperture ring
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present Dedicated dial
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via Fn button or menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present View mode button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via Drive menu
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Dedicated button

How-to Use Fujifilm X-E1

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Fujifilm X-E1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Resolution 16.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 200-6400 (expandable 100-25600)
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 6 fps
Video 1080p 24fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder 2.36M-dot OLED EVF
LCD 2.8-inch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 350 shots
Weight 350g
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38 mm