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Fujifilm

X-E1

Early X-mount EVF body with 16MP X-Trans image quality in a compact shell.

$999

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16.3 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

6,400

Burst

6 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

350 g

Battery

350 shots

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Sensor size

Fujifilm X-E1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Fujifilm X mount

45

First-party

60

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2012

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

129 × 75 × 38 mm · 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · 425 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 350g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Limited
0.0/ 10

Vlogging

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 350g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Classic rendering
  • Built-in EVF
  • Compact

Cons

  • Very old AF
  • No 4K
  • Low-res rear LCD

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Fujifilm X-E1

Sensor

Resolution16.3 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorEXR Processor Pro

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)51,200

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones425
AF frame coverage100 %
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)6 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth8 frames

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
1080p max frame rate24 fps
Max video bit rate36 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight350 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)129 × 74.9 × 38.3 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.62 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size2.8 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMini USB 2.0
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFujifilm X