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Fujifilm X-E1 vs X-M1

Short answer

The Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-M1 share the same processor (EXR Pro), sensor format (APS-C), film simulations (10), and lens mount (Fujifilm X). The Fujifilm X-M1 leads on launch price — $799 and weight — 330 g.

Fujifilm X-M1: 3 specs ahead

Size side by side

129 mm116.9 mm74.9 mm66.5 mm
  • Fujifilm X-E1 is 12.1 mm wider
  • Fujifilm X-E1 is 8.4 mm taller
  • Fujifilm X-M1 is 0.7 mm deeper

Side by side

Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-M1
Released 2012 2013
Launch price $999 $799
Sensor 16.3 MP X-Trans CMOS 16.3 MP X-Trans CMOS
Sensor format APS-C APS-C
Processor EXR Pro EXR Pro
In-body stabilisation No No
Film simulations 10 10
Viewfinder 2.36M-dot OLED corner viewfinder, 0.62× magnification None — rear screen only
Screen 2.8-inch fixed LCD, 460K dots 3.0-inch tilting LCD, 920K dots
Video 1080/24p 1080/30p
Burst 6 fps 5.6 fps
ISO range ISO 200–6400 (100–25600 extended) ISO 200–6400 (100–25600 extended)
Battery life 350 shots —
Weight 350 g 330 g
Dimensions 129 × 74.9 × 38.3 mm 116.9 × 66.5 × 39.0 mm
Weather sealed No No
Card slots 1× SD 1× SD
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X

What is different

Fujifilm X-E1

Evenly matched on paper

Fujifilm X-M1

  • launch price — $799
  • weight — 330 g

The Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-M1 share the same processor (EXR Pro), sensor format (APS-C), film simulations (10), lens mount (Fujifilm X).

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Which is newer, the X-E1 or the X-M1?

The X-M1, from 2013. The X-E1 came out in 2012.

Which one is lighter?

The X-M1, by 20 g (330 g against 350 g).

How far apart were the launch prices?

$200. The X-E1 launched at $999 and the X-M1 at $799.

Which is better, the X-E1 or the X-M1?

On measurable specs the X-M1 leads, 3 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.

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