This compact, rangefinder-style digital camera makes a great travel companion for any serious photo enthusiast. The X-E1’s 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor and EXR Pro image processor are the same as its bigger brother X-Pro1’s, yet it is housed in a smaller body due to the absence of an optical viewfinder. However its electronic viewfinder utilizes a 2.36M dot OLED, which is an improvement over the X-Pro1.

In terms of performance, the X-E1 features an ISO range of 100 – 6400 (expandable to 25,600 for JPEG only), Full HD movie recording with stereo mic, a 2.5mm stereo mic socket and compatibility with wired remote control units. It also has a 2.8" LCD, and a built-in pop-up flash.

This kit includes a bright and compact XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R OIS LM Fujinon X-mount lens that allows for plenty of photographic flexibility and optimizes low-light shooting. Its LM designation indicates it uses a Linear Motor focusing system, which is both fast and quiet, which is particularly beneficial when shooting movies. The X-E1 also accepts all Fujinon X-mount lenses.


From the Manufacturer:

The compact X-E1 is engineered to deliver extraordinary image quality.  It starts with Fuji Film's proprietary 16.3 APS-C X-Trans 2/3” CMOS sensor whose unique pixel array is designed to deliver unsurpassed image resolution and color accuracy. The X-EQ Camera Kit comes with a new bright, high-definition 18-55 mm F2.8-F4 Fujinon X-mount lens that allows photographic flexibility, optimizes low-light shooting.  The X-E1 delivers high performance auto-focusing and is everything you need in one compact, beautiful camera system.

Features:

• X-Trans CMOS Sensor-Enabling high quality imaging: The X-E1's sensor adopts the same high-performance 16M X-Trans CMOS found in the X Series flagship X-Pro1 model. Featuring an originally developed color filter array with a highly random pixel arrangement, its X-Trans CMOS sensor eliminates the need for an optical low-pass filter, which is used in conventional systems to inhibit moiré at the expense of resolution. The innovative array lets the X-Trans CMOS sensor capture unfiltered light from the lens and produce unprecedented resolution. The unique random arrangement of the color filter array is also highly effective in enhancing noise separation in high-sensitivity photography. Another advantage of the large APS-C sensor is the ability to create a beautiful “bokeh” effect - the aesthetic out-of-focus effect created when shooting with a shallow depth of field.
•  High Definition and High-luminance 2.36 M-dot "OLED electronic viewfinder:" By combining the best “OLED electronic viewfinder” in its class with Fuji Film's original optical technology the X-E1 offers a bright, wide field of vision of which its entirety can be seen at a glance. With approx. 2.36M dots of resolution and 100% coverage, the X-E1 display panel provides incredible detail to perfectly frame and focus your shots. The rich color expression of OLED technology and high contrast ratio of 1:5000 reflect exposure, white balance and film simulation settings with high fidelity, let you confirm changes in real time.
• Innovative Design: The X-E1 employs numbered dials for aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation and is equipped with a viewfinder that allows you to select your composition. The design of the X-E1 resembles the cameras of the film age, and there is wisdom that has been passed down behind it. This gives the X-E1 commonality that transcends the ages. The X-E1 is designed to enable you to “quickly” capture that moment you wish to document.

Model Name: Fuji Film X-E1

Number of effective pixels: 16.3 million pixels

Image sensor: 23.6 mm x 15.6 mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS with primary color filter

Sensor Cleaning system: Ultra Sonic Vibration

Storage media: SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card

File format:

Still Image:JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3),RAW (RAF format), RAW+JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)

MovieH.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound

Number of recorded pixels:

L : (3:2) 4896 x 3264 / (16:9) 4896 x 2760 / (1:1) 3264 x 3264M : (3:2) 3456 x 2304 / (16:9) 3456 x 1944 / (1:1) 2304 x 2304S : (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664L Vertical: 7680 x 2160 Horizontal: 7680 x 1440M Vertical: 5120 x 2160 Horizontal: 5120 x 1440

Lens mount: Fuji Film X mount

Compatible Interchangeable lens:

• Fujinon Lens XF 18mm F2 R
• Fujinon Lens XF 35mm F1.4 R
• Fujinon Lens XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
• Fujinon Lens XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
• Fujinon Lens XF 14mm F2.8 R

Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 200 - 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity)AUTO mode: AUTO (400) / AUTO (800) / AUTO (1600) / AUTO (3200) / AUTO(6400)Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600

Exposure control: TTL 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average

Exposure mode: Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure

Exposure compensation: -2.0 EV - +2.0 EV, increment with 1/3 EV step

Image Stabilizer: Lens shift type (when OIS type lens is set)

Face detection: Yes

Shutter control: Focal Plane Shutter

Shutter speed (with mechanical shutter): (P mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/4000 sec.,(All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.Bulb (max. 60 min.)Time 1/2 to 30 sec.Synchronized Shutter speed for flash : 1/180 sec or slower

Continuous shooting: Max 6 / 3 fps selectable

Auto bracketing:

• AE Bracketing (±1/3 EV, ±2/3 EV, ±1 EV)
• Film Simulation Bracketing (Any 3 type of film simulation selectable)
• Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%)ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3 EV, ±2/3 EV, ±1 EV)

Focus:

Mode: Single AF / Continuous AF / MF Distance Indicator

Type: TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available

AF frame selection: Area (EVF / LCD: 49 areas with 7 x 7) / Multi

White balance: Automatic scene recognitionCustom, Color temperature selection (K)Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, underwater

Film Simulation mode: 10 type (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA)

Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%

Self-timer: Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay

Flash: Manual pop-up flash (Auto flash)

Guide number: approx 7 (ISO200 · m)

Flash modes:

Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander

Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander

Hot shoe: Yes (dedicated TTL Flash compatible)

Viewfinder:  0.5-in., approx.2,360,000-dot OLED color viewfinder

Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100%

Eye point: approx. 23 mm

Diopter adjustment: -4m-1 to +2m-1

Built-in eye sensor

LCD monitor: 2.8-in, approx. 460,000-dot, TFT color LCD monitor (Approx. 100% coverage)

Movie recording: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels (24 frames/sec.) with stereo sound. Individual movies cannot exceed 29 minutes in length.

Photography functions: Select custom setting, Motion panorama, Color space, Color (Saturation), sharpness, Dynamic range, Film simulation, Gradation, Auto red-eye removal (by face detection function), Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Focus check, Electronic level, Multiple exposure, Fn button setting (RAW, Movie, etc)

Playback functions: RAW conversion, Image rotate, Red-eye reduction, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, image search, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Mark for upload, Protect, Crop, Resize, Panorama, Favorites

Other functions: PictBridge, Exif Print, Language selection, Time difference, Quick start mode, Silent mode

Terminal:

Video output: n/a

Digital interface: USB 2.0 High-Speed

HDMI output: HDMI mini connector

Microphone/shutter release input: ø2.5mm, stereo mini connector

Power supply: NP-W126 Li-ion battery (included)

Dimensions: 129 (W) mm x 74.9(H) mm x 38.3(D) mm / 5.1 in.(W) x 2.9 in. (H) x 1.5 in. (D); (Minimum depth: 30.9 mm/ 1.2 in.)

Weight Approx.:

350g / 12.3 oz. (including battery and memory card)

Approx. 300 g / 10.6 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)

Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C

Operating Humidity: 10 - 80% (no condensation)

Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation: approx 350 frames (When XF35mmF1.4 R is set)

Starting up period:

Approx 0.5 sec, when QUICK START mode set to ONApprox 1.0 sec, when QUICK START mode set to OFF