Fujifilm X-E2 vs X-M1

The X-E2 leads on more headline specs, but the X-M1 counters on a lighter 330 g body.

The short version

The Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-M1 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-E and the X-M. Both launched in 2013. At launch the X-E2 was $999 and the X-M1 $699, making the X-M1 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-E2 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 7 fps continuous shooting, 1080p/60p video, and a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder.

The X-M1 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 330 g body.

So which one? If you want 7 fps continuous shooting, get the X-E2. If a lighter 330 g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-M1 is the smarter buy. And the X-M1 costs less — $699 at launch.

Where the X-E2 wins

  • +7 fps continuous shooting
  • +1080p/60p video
  • +a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder

Where the X-M1 wins

  • +a lighter 330 g body

X-E2 vs X-M1: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-E2X-E2
2013 · $999
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-M1X-M1
2013 · $699
General
Release year20132013
Launch price$999$699
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels16.3 MP16.3 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IIX-Trans I
ProcessorEXR Processor IIEXR Processor II
ISO range200–6400200–6400
Autofocus & Burst
AF points4949
Subject detectionnonenone
Burst (fps)75.6
Video
Max video1080p 60p1080p 30p
CodecH.264H.264
Log profileNoNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)None
LCD3" fixed3" tilt
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight350 g330 g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126NP-W126
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots350 shots
Software
Film sims55

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.