Fujifilm X-E1 vs X100
The X-E1 leads on more headline specs, but the X100 counters on a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X100 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-E and the X100. The X-E1 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2012. At launch the X-E1 was $999 and the X100 $1,199, making the X-E1 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-E1 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 16.3 MP of resolution, 6 fps continuous shooting, and 1080p/24p video, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X100 isn't far behind. It hits back with a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder.
So which one? If you want 16.3 MP of resolution, get the X-E1. If a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder is closer to what you actually need, the X100 is the smarter buy. And the X-E1 costs less — $999 at launch.
Where the X-E1 wins
- +16.3 MP of resolution
- +6 fps continuous shooting
- +1080p/24p video
- +350-shot battery life
- +a lighter 350 g body
Where the X100 wins
- +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
X-E1 vs X100: full specs
| Spec |  X-E12012 · $999 |  X1002011 · $1,199 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Launch price | $999 | $1,199 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP | 12.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans I | Bayer |
| Processor | EXR Processor Pro | EXR Processor |
| ISO range | 200–6400 | 200–6400 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 49 | 49 |
| Subject detection | none | none |
| Burst (fps) | 6 | 5 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 1080p 24p | 720p 24p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) | Hybrid OVF/EVF (1.44M dot) |
| LCD | 2.8" fixed | 2.8" fixed |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 350 g | 445 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126 | NP-95 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 350 shots | 300 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 4 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.