The Fujifilm X-E1 is a compact system camera (CSC) unlike any of the competition out there - that's clear from taking just one glance at this well-oiled, retro-designed machine. But it's what's on the inside that's most exciting.

Image quality is excellent; build quality is superb; retro style works a treat; high resolution electronic viewfinder; 18-55mm lens has bright aperture range and is well built

Autofocus not as swift as competition; close focus limitations; exposure comp dial can be knocked easily; 18-55mm lens positions rotational rings close together; small LCD screen; so-so battery life

Over the past couple of years Fujifilm's premium quality ‘X' range has elevated the brand no end in the eyes of enthusiast photographers. The first model in the series – the X100 – combined retro rangefinder looks with a cutting edge ‘hybrid' viewfinder to great effect, and this was soon followed by...

Stunning image quality; Premium finish and design; Excellent electronic viewfinder; No-nonsense handling

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

The Fujifilm X-E1 is a new compact system camera featuring a retro design that bears more than a passing resemblance to its big brother, the X-Pro1. At the heart of the X-E1 is the same 16.3 megapixel APS-C sized "X-Trans" CMOS sensor, which has a colour filter array that mimics film grain and no...

We really like this camera - it looks great, it's intuitive to use and image quality is very good. The X-E1 is aimed at enthusiasts and professional photographers looking for an even more compact and lightweight alternative to the X-Pro 1.

I use this camera for travel and Street reportage. I was initially attracted to its retro styling and handling, which reminded me of the old SLR Film cameras. I used to find focusing was so much quicker on the SLR's than on modern DSLRs.

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

Price; Pricey; Pricey Poor Value

Amazing camera.Really love it for Portraiture. Focus peaking is excellent for manual focus and camera is a joy to use.

As an avid traveller and amateur portraitist, I wanted a small camera with an APSC sensor and outstanding image quality. This new Fuji delivers in spades. STRENGTHS : 1) resolution equal to full frame DSLR.

Having provided a detailed 'First Look' at Fujifilm's X-E1 interchangeable-lens camera in September, rather than re-hash the information supplied there, we'll concentrate on aspects of the camera we were unable to assess in our initial overview: handling and performance.

The Fuji X-Pro1 was a hit. But at $1700 for the body alone, it was (and still is) bonkers expensive. The new X-E1 is Fuji's reaction to that. With a pared down body and new kit lens, Fuji could maintain its enthusiast appeal - and attract a broader market.

Love this camera - great quality for the price and a great first camera or perfect for someone who is tired of lugging their DSLR around everywhere.