Fujifilm X-E1
Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera · 16.3 MP APS-C · 2012
Short answer
The Fujifilm X-E1 is a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera released in November 2012 at a US launch price of $999. It has a 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor and the EXR Pro. The same sensor and processor are in the X-M1 and X-Pro1. There is no in-body stabilization.
It weighs 350 g and measures 129 × 74.9 × 38.3 mm. Fujifilm rates the battery at about 350 shots per charge. The body is not weather sealed. It records to one SD card slot. It shoots video at 1080/24p.
The viewfinder is 2.36M-dot OLED corner viewfinder (0.62× magnification). The rear screen is a 2.8-inch fixed LCD with 460K dots. Native sensitivity runs ISO 200–6400, extended to 100–25600. Continuous shooting reaches 6 fps.
It was followed by the X-E2 in 2013.
X-E1 specifications
- Released
- November 2012
- Launch price
- $999
- Sensor
- 16.3 MP APS-C
- Processor
- EXR Pro
- In-body stabilisation
- No
- Battery life
- 350 shots
- Weight
- 350 g
- Film simulations
- 10
- Next model
- X-E2 (2013)
Specifications
- Sensor
- 16.3 MP X-Trans CMOS
- Sensor format
- APS-C, 23.6 × 15.6 mm
- ISO range
- ISO 200–6400 (100–25600 extended)
- Burst
- 6 fps
- Video
- 1080/24p
- Viewfinder
- 2.36M-dot OLED corner viewfinder, 0.62× magnification
- Screen
- 2.8-inch fixed LCD, 460K dots
- Lens mount
- Fujifilm X
- Card slots
- 1× SD
- Weather sealed
- No
- Dimensions
- 129 × 74.9 × 38.3 mm
Dimensions
- 129 mm wide
- 74.9 mm tall
- 38.3 mm deep
Film simulations on the X-E1
It has 10 of the 20 film simulations. It lacks REALA ACE, Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA Bleach Bypass, Classic Negative, ETERNA / Cinema, and 5 more.
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The X-E1 takes X mount lenses, and the catalog lists 92 of them. 40 are Fujifilm’s own and 52 come from other brands, mostly Viltrox, 7Artisans, and Sigma. Focal lengths run from 8 mm to 600 mm, and the fastest opens at f/0.9. 69 are primes and 23 are zooms.
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Fujifilm no longer sells the X-E1 new. It arrived in November 2012 and the X-E2 replaced it in November 2013, so what is on sale now is second hand. Its launch price was $999, the only official figure it ever had. Fujifilm rated it at 350 shots per charge with a new battery.
Compare with
Other X-E cameras
Common questions
When was the Fujifilm X-E1 released?
Fujifilm released it in November 2012 at a US launch price of $999.
Does the X-E1 have in-body stabilization?
No. Stabilization depends on the lens, if the one you mount has it.
How many film simulations does the X-E1 have?
It has 10 of the 20 film simulations. It lacks REALA ACE, Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA Bleach Bypass, Classic Negative, ETERNA / Cinema, and 5 more.
How long does the X-E1 battery last?
Fujifilm rates it at about 350 shots per charge.
How much does the X-E1 weigh?
350 g with battery and card, and it measures 129 × 74.9 × 38.3 mm.
Is the X-E1 weather sealed?
No, the body is not sealed.
Which lenses fit the X-E1?
The X-E1 takes X mount lenses, and the catalog lists 92 of them. 40 are Fujifilm’s own and 52 come from other brands, mostly Viltrox, 7Artisans, and Sigma.
Is the X-E1 still sold new?
No, Fujifilm has discontinued it and the X-E2 took its place.
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Last updated August 25, 2026