The X-E1 Digital Camera (Black) from Fujifilm is the latest Fujifilm mirrorless camera. With a classic design, magnesium alloy build and completely state-of-the-art digital technology, the XE-1 will soon be a favorite among all levels of photographers from pros to enthusiasts.
The sensor on the X-E1 is Fujiflm's 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor and the image processor is the EXR Processor Pro. The DSLR-sized X-Trans utilizes a unique color filter pixel array that eliminates a low pass filter and reduces moiré and false colors, resulting in exceptionally true-to-life color images, low noise and high resolution that other sensors with optical low-pass filters cannot approach. The EXR processor delivers high-performance, especially in terms of auto-focus speeds.
Fuji has created a unique lens mount for the X-series cameras. With a 10-pin data bus, the lens instantly sends information to the camera body through the lens mount, meaning fewer adjustments to be made by the photographer and more time spent shooting. The reinforced mount is only 2.5mm thick, which contributes to the slim profile of the X-E1. The short flange and wide opening of the X-mount means that the lens elements are as close as possible to the sensor and will achieve high resolution even at the edges and corners of the sensor.
An incredibly high resolution 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder with a built-in diopter is provided for eye-level composition and a 2.8" 460K dot rear LCD monitor for composition and playback is available as well. The EVF has a double aspheric lens element that offers faithful reproduction of focus, exposure, white balance and film simulation effects and has a high contrast ration of 1:5000. The LCD monitor has a special anti-reflective coating that reduces glare when viewing in bright sunlight and is water and stain resistant.
Thanks to improved contrast detection, the X-E1 can autofocus in as fast as 0.1 seconds and continuous high- speed shooting of up to 6 frames per second will allow you to capture fast-moving subjects whether they be newsworthy or simply to send to grandma. To guarantee that you never miss the action, QuickStart Mode provides a camera start-up time as short as 0.5 seconds.
Speaking of grandma, she will love the movies you can create with the X-E1's video capability. Shoot with Full HD 1080p and record in stereo sound for videos that can be screened on HDTV or right on the LCD monitor. A jack for an external microphone is also provided to record sound at professional grade.
As always, image quality is at the heart of Fujifilm's mission and to that, the X-E1 provides both JPG and RAW file shooting with in-camera RAW processing, TTL 256 Zones exposure control and ISO capabilities that range from 100-25,600. And Fujifilm, respecting their own legacy, offers something no other digital camera maker does -- Film Simulation Modes. You can set your X-E1 to produce images that simulate the tone and color qualities of the great Fuji films, like Velvia or PROVIA. If for example, you want rich saturated colors, choose Velvia and if you want silky textures and beautiful skin tones, set your camera to ASTIA.
The classic design of the X-E1 is not just a matter of nostalgia. The manual aperture ring, the exposure and shutter speed dials and electronic viewfinder prioritize photography, provide for quick operation and return us to an era when the camera was king.
Number of effective pixels | 16.3 million pixels |
Image sensor | 23.6mm×15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS with primary color filter |
Sensor Cleaning system | Ultra Sonic Vibration |
Storage media | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC(UHS-I) memory card |
File format (still image) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 *2), RAW (RAF format), RAW+JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) |
Movie | H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound |
Number of Recorded Pixels | L: <3:2> 4896x3264 <16:9> 4896x2760 <1:1> 3264 × 3264 M: <3:2> 3456x2304 <16:9> 3456x1944 <1:1> 2304 × 2304 S: <3:2>2496x1664 <16:9> 2496x1408 <1:1> 1664 ×1664 Motion Panorama L Vertical: 7680x2160 / Horizontal: 7680x1440 M Vertical: 5120x2160 / Horizontal: 5120x1440 |
Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X mount |
Compatible Interchangeable lens | FUJINON LENS XF18mm F2 R FUJINON LENS XF35mm F1.4 R FUJINON LENS XF60mm F2.4 R Macro FUJINON LENS XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS FUJINON LENS XF14mm F2.8 R |
Sensitivity | Equivalent to ISO 200 - 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO mode : AUTO(400)/AUTO(800)AUTO(1600)/AUTO(3200)/AUTO(6400) Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600 |
Exposure Control | TTL 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average |
Exposure Mode | Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure |
Exposure Compensation | -2.0EV - +2.0EV, increment with 1/3EV step |
Image Stabilizer | Lens shift type (when OIS type lens is set) |
Shutter control | Focal Plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed with Mechanical Shutter | (P mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/4000 sec., (All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. Bulb (max.60min.) Time 1/2 to 30 sec Synchronized Shutter speed for flash : 1/180 sec or slower 1/180 sec can be automatically set at some shooting condition on P mode or A mode |
Continuous Shooting | Max 6 / 3 fps selectable |
Auto Bracketing | AE Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) Film Simulation Bracketing (Any 3 type of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) |
Focus (mode) | Single AF / Continuous AF/MF?Distance Indicator |
Focus Type | TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available |
AF Frame Selection | Area (EVF/LCD: 49 areas with 7x7) / Multi changeable size of AF frame: among 5 type |
White Balance | Automatic scene recognition Custom, Color temperature selection (K) Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, underwater |
Film Simulation Mode | 10 type (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA) |
Dynamic Range Setting | AUTO (100-400%) 100% 200% 400% |
Self-timer | Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. Delay |
Flash | Manual pop-up flash (Auto flash) Guide number: approx 7 (ISO200 m) |
Flash Modes | Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander |
Hot Shoe | Yes (dedicated TTL Flash compatible) |
Viewfinder | 0.5-in., approx.2,360,000-dot OLED color viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100 Eye point: approx. 23 mm Diopter adjustment: -4m-1 to +2m-1 Built-in eye sensor |
LCD Monitor | 2.8-in, approx. 460,000-dot, TFT color LCD monitor (Approx. 100% coverage) |
Movie Recording | 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels (24frames / sec.) with stereo sound Individual movies cannot exceed 29 minutes in length |
Photography Functions | Select custom setting, Motion panorama, Color space, Color (Saturation), sharpness, Dynamic range, Film simulation, Gradation, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Focus check, Electronic level, Multiple exposure, Fn button setting (RAW, Movie, etc) |
Playback Functions | RAW conversion, Image rotate, Red-eye reduction, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, image search, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Mark for upload, Protect, Crop, Resize, Panorama, Favorites |
Other Functions | PictBridge, Exif Print, Language selection, Time difference, Quick start mode, Power save mode, Silent mode |
Ports | Digital interface: USB 2.0 High-Speed HD Output: HDMI mini connector Microphone/shutter release input: 2.5mm, stereo mini connector |
Battery | NP-W126 Li-ion battery (included) |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery Frame Guide | Approx 350 frames (When XF 35mm F1.4R is set) |
Starting Up Period | Approx 0.5 sec, when QUICK START mode set to ON Approx 1.0 sec, when QUICK START mode set to OFF evaluated by FUJIFILM method |
Dimensions WxHxD | 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.5" / 129 x 74.9 x 38.3mm |
Weight | Approx. 12.3 oz / 350g (including battery and memory card) Approx. 10.6 oz / 300 g (excluding accessories, battery and memory card) |
Reviews Fujifilm X-E1 Digital Camera (Black) (Body Only) (16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor, Compact Magnesium Body, Built-In Flash) (Import)