Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T3 vs X-E1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specs

X-T3

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 92.8 x 58.8mm³ (5.2″ x 3.7″ x 2.3″)
  • 539g (17.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T3

X-E1

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 200 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • No WiFi
  • 129 x 74.9 x 38.3mm³ (5.1″ x 2.9″ x 1.5″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-E1

X-T3 vs X-E1 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: X-T3 an X-E1 sensor comparison

X-T3 vs X-E1: Viewfinder

X-T3 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 3.69 megapixel with magnification of 0.75x.

X-E1 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.62x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

X-T3 (0.75x)

X-E1 (0.62x)

Better choice: Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Fujifilm X-E1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T3 a better choice

X-T3

X-E1

Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 6
Auto Focus points (4)

425 49
Better sensibility (4)

160 – 12800 ISO 200 – 6400 ISO
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

3.69 2.36
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

390 350
WiFi (2)

USB 3.0 (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T3 are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the X-T3 is made easy by the superior video recording, that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. Finally, there’s the the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

The X-T3 scores 39 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-E1

X-T3

X-E1

Built-in flash (2)

Weighs less (2)

539g
(17.4 oz.)
300g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

723cm³
(46 cu.in.)
370cm³
(23 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-E1 are the built-in flash, the lower weight than the X-T3 and the more compact size.

Yields 6 points for the X-E1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T3

X-E1

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Lens selection

25 25
External microphone

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Fujifilm X-E1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T3 and X-E1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-E1

39
6

We recommend Fujifilm X-T3 as better choice.