The Fujifilm X-E1 is the second mirrorless model from the company to use the X-mount. It was launched in September 2012 and has the same rangefinder aesthetic and analogue controls as its forerunner the X-Pro 1.

Excellent image quality; Superb high ISO noise performance; Big; bright; high resolution EVF; Built-in flash; External mic/remote socket; 6fps continuous shooting

EVF prone to extraneous light; No direct movie record button; Limited movie modes; AF perfomance still so-so; No gadgets like built-in Wifi or GPS

If you're looking for an affordable alternative to the X-Pro1 or a hulking DSLR, or if you want a stunning interchangeable-lens camera that takes great photos, you can't go wrong.

Great styling; Large CMOS sensor; Great image quality; even in low light; Easy to use

Autofocusing could be faster; Video capture is a weak feature; No connectivity options or other features; Build quality could feel more solid

The Fujifilm X-E1 ($1,399 list with 18-55mm lens) is the second interchangeable lens camera in Fuji's X series. It omits the hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder that is included with the top-end X-Pro1, and instead includes an extremely sharp OLED EVF.

Excellent high ISO images; 4.6fps shooting; Sharp kit lens; OLED EVF; Top-notch control layout; Built-in flash; Cool retro design

Fixed rear LCD; Noticeable shutter lag; Video support is limited to 24p

IT IS no secret that I'm in love with the Fuji X-Pro1 - in spite of its retro looks, it packs in a lot of advanced technology into its Leica-like body, not least of which is a class-leading 16-megapixel X-Trans CMOS sensor.

Excellent image quality; built-in pop-up flash; easy-to-use controls; Autofocus speed could still see some improvement

Autofocus speed could still see some improvement

The Fuji X-E1 follows the X-Pro1 with the same 16 MP CMOS sensor that delivers class-leading image quality thanks to its unique X-Trans sensor which does not use an anti-alias filter. The X-E1 is an excellent successor to the X-Pro1.

Class-leading image quality; Extremely low image noise up to ISO 6400; Excellent sharpness; Great color accuracy; Above average metering system; Good white-balance; Superb EVF; Plenty of direct controls; Instant video response; Excellent build quality

Very slow autofocus in low-light; Sluggish autofocus in good light; Slow shot-to-shot speed; Not Exposure-Priority; Fractional shutter-speeds get reset; Only one Fn button Only one of ISO; Self-Timer; DOF-Preview or WB is accessible at a time; No AE-L in MF mode; Soft aperture detents With all...

There's a lot to be said for form as well as function and there's no question the Fujifilm X-series cameras elicit a certain response from those of us who enjoy both photography and well-built gadgets.

Unique camera design makes you want to take pictures; Excellent JPEGs; little need to shoot raw most of the time; Reliable metering and AWB systems; good color (with choice of 'film modes'; Dials for exposure controls allow for easy check of settings by glancing at the top deck; particularly with...

Built-in level isn't always as accurate as we'd like; Relatively slow AF makes photographing children more difficult; Framerates in continuous shooting mode aren't completely consistent; Camera disables RAW shooting without warning in some bracketing modes; Relatively low-resolution rear LCD...

With the same "spectacular" image quality and "dazzling" rangefinder style as the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (Est. $1,000) , but in a smaller, less pricey package, the Fujifilm X-E1 impresses experts and owners. However, with sluggish autofocus and flawed video quality, it's not for everyone.

Splendid image quality; Compact body with great retro style; Packed with professional-grade features

Slower autofocus than rivals; Unimpressive video; Partially plastic body isn't weather-sealed

The Fuji X-E1 may be the baby brother to Fuji's flagship X-Pro1, but in many ways is its equal. Most importantly, the two cameras share the same impressive 16.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, which produces image quality superior to most APS-C-sensor-based digital SLRs, but in arguably more...

Significantly less expensive than Fuji's flagship CSC, but with many of the same features, Really excellent image quality overall, JPEGs are very clean, with very conservative sharpening; (Who needs RAWs?

Limited selection of X-mount lenses; Needs bigger handgrip for extensive use; Mushy shutter button feel; Mediocre autofocus and shot-to-shot speeds; Wakes slowly from sleep mode; ISO; Film Simulation; and Dynamic Range bracketing disable RAW recording; Auto white balance too red indoors,

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Stunning image quality; premium finish and design; excellent EVF; no-nonsense handling

AF performance could still be better; rear screen not up to rivals standard

The FujiFilm X-E1 is their newest X-mount ILC camera, featuring the same APS-C sized 16-Megapixel X-Trans CMOS image sensor that was initially released in their flagship X-Pro 1 camera. The X-E1 was not designed like most consumer digicams, but more like a true rangefinder camera.

Plenty of dials for fast control when shooting; Incredibly quality throughout the entire standard ISO range; 10 available X-mount lenses and an adapter for M-mount lenses; Excellent Low-Light performance; Large; bright and vivid LCD screen; OLED viewfinder is a pleasure; showing all of your shooting...

Shooting performance lacks a little when compared to the performance of the rest of the camera; No Auto or Scene shooting modes; No dedicated video recording button; Lofty Price Tag; Choppy video playback with low quality audio