Fujifilm X-E1 v Fujifilm X-E2 - Review and Comparison of these two beautiful, pro quality cameras
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- The Fujifilm X-E1 v the Fujifilm X-E2 - this is a Review and Comparison video of these two beautiful cameras. If you're looking for a rangefinder style camera for your photography work or hobby, these two cameras are worth look at. They are both highly portable, professional quality and beautifully designed.
The Fujifilm X-E1 has the original X-Trans 1 sensor, which has a very filmic, analogue look, and the Fujifilm X-E2 is a similar camera, with the same beautiful design but with the next X-Trans 2 sensor.
Together, these two cameras with the Fujifilm 18mm lens, Fujifilm 56mm lens and the Fujifilm 27mm lens take photographs that are full of texture and atmosphere.
If, like me you work as a pro photographer then these cameras are also a good option. I use them for my photography work in landscapes, food and portrait photography and they perform very well. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
The sensor in both the XE-1 and XE-2 are essentially the same apart from the incorporation of phase-detection AF in the newer X-Trans II sensor in the XE-2. Fujifilm have tinkered with their film simulations over time. So, the differences you are seeing between the XE-1 and XE-2 are probably down to the in camera processing. A better test would be to shoot a raw file of the same subject with both cameras and process them identically in Capture One, Adobe Raw or whatever, and compare those results.
Love the x-e2 but was needing to try more waist level shooting which X-E2 isn't good for because the screen is not a flip-out type. So then I found the X-T10, effectively an X-E2 with a flip out screen ! Now I can carry one with the 18mm and the other with 27mm to switch between 'wide' and 'normal' as needed. The prices of these older bodies was dropping quickly until recently, but i think more people have found how good they really are and the prices for the X-E2 seem to have stabilised and started rising again
The older Fuji’s are very underrated. I went back from the newer models to the xt1 and 10
x-t10 is so perfect workaround body, sleek design, rotate screen, builtin flash, so small and lightweight, viewfinder, stunning image quality of xtrans 2, perfect pairing with pancakes 18mm F2, 27mm 2.8 and tiny 35mm F2
I was looking to picking up one of these for my 27mm 2.8 v1 lens, but went with a X-T10 and the main reason was the tilty screen that my old knee's and back have come to love with my X-Pro3 & X100V. Thanks for another great video Chris...
thanks! My friend bought an X-T10 too - looks great and has that amazing sensor!
Thanks again for the instructive videos, thanks to you I purchased an XE1 for 130€ and can now shoot with 3 sensors generation.
The build quality of the XE1 is insane after 9 years and the image quality remarkable.
Also I struggle finding my preferred film recipes as classic chrome is not built in per default. Keep up with your beautiful and meaningful content
Hey, thanks for the kind comment. Hope you're enjoying the new camera! 😊 I love the Ns and Astia film simulations.
Chris, you're a joy to watch and listen to, I've been watching the vids you've been doing on the Fuji XE1 and XE2, and you've convinced me to buy the system, I've always loved the Fuji film simulations, the filmic look, cheers Chris.
Wow, thanks! So glad the reviews have helped 👍 cheers!
I have x-E1 and X-T3 - I love both. The X-E1 is my go-to for street photography due to its smaller size. I'm thinking of getting a pancake lens to make it even less conspicuous. Awaiting delivery of a X-E3 very soon. Pancake lens arrived today - it's nice.
I love my x-e2 and I find your opinions about these two cameras very useful! I would also recommend to buy x-e2 especially for the first camera for beginners. The colours are amazing in these camera's sensors plus the experience of using it is so pleasing and "analog camera - like" :)
Thanks Chris, this video was informative, and it was very pleasant. Well done sir.
Great video as always! I've got an unused X-E1that I bought on a whim ages ago, you've inspired me to take it out for a spin this weekend.
Oh good - hope you get some great shots!
I have to pick XE1 from collection cupboard to use as my daily too.
It gave me great pics at old day. And I feel the changed of newer Xtran cmos when I sold my gorgeousXT20 to XT3 .
I m glad I still keep XE1 and found this video 😊Thks u both
Great video - I am loving my x-e1 and that wonderful pancake lens. I don't care it doesn't have an aperture ring. I take the camera everywhere with me now, like I used to take my mx. Big hands and such a tiny camera - you would think it wouldn't work, I'm still getting familiar with the layout - To be honest, I'm getting better results with this small, 8 year old obsolete digital camera than I ever did with my medium format film camera. After a few days shooting with the X-E1, I decided I should upgrade to 'a real professional camera'. After watching this - I already have. Cheers have a good one mate. B
Awesome video! Thanks for putting the time in to make it
pleasure - thanks! 👍
Very nice job! I like your food and family photos.
I have the X-E2s (along with the X-E3 and X-H1) and have been toying with the thought of getting a camera with the original X-Trans sensor (X-M1, X-E1 or X-Pro1). Unfortunately, here in the US, they've become cult cameras and have gotten really expensive on the used market. I would spring for $250-$300, but not $400 or $500, especially since I only paid $250 for my mint X-E2s.
Your video has helped me decide I can still look for a bargain, but I may be better off putting that money to a different use. Finally, you say you can't decide, but go to your slide show and count the numbers of photos you used taken with the X-E1 compared to the X--E2 ;-).
PS - We were in London last two years ago for my wife to be inducted into the Florence Nightingale Society. The ceremony was held at Westminster Cathedral.
Hi ! It's difficult to choose between the two. May be the X-E1... by a very thin margin, or rendering. Yes, I noticed in the last few days, that the Trans I makes beautiful skies, showing lots of nuances. I've been shooting with a XM1 lately, wich I don't like, but I use it because the images are magic. There's someting very special about them. Well I have to buy a XE2 again, for the EVF. What makes the choice easier for me, between XE1 and XE2, is that the body of the E2 is better, more complete. Also, and very important for me, is the better electronic viewfinder and the stronger focus peaking of the E2. I find it primordial with some manual lenses. It does not have the EVF od the XH1, but it's acceptable, and at least one more fn buton than the XE1. Or, should I buy the XT10 or XT1. The XT10 has a flip out screen, so convenient !
Really surprised at the differences between the two cams. Definitely preferring the look of the X-E1. Thanks for another great vid.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Chris! I love your reviews of Fuji camera. Is the new Fuji Xe2s along with new Fuji xf 18-55 mm for around USD 530 good for today for still and travel photography?
thanks for the effort and the sharing. i very much enjoyed. thumbs up.
thanks for watching! 😊
Like you I have both for the exact same reasons. X-E2 might just edge it for the ES for street work.
I have an X-E1 but unfortunately the real dial isn't working properly. It's unusable for using the quick menu or changing aperture but at least the pinch to zoom for manual focus still works. Great little camera especially for it's age. I've got some lovely memories created by it. Personally though, if I was going second hand these days I would get a cheap second hand X-T100.
That beach shot was really nice 👍
thanks!
Great pictures,family, and comparison. Thank you. Are these jpegs straight of camera or is there post processing? If not wow! If so would be nice to see avideo on that.
Hi Joe, thanks for the message. A mixture of both - some I've given a little more work to, creating a more matte finish. Others just a little contrast etc. Maybe I'll do a little video on my workflow soon... 😊👍 Cheers!
Best video on comparing the images (not just the camera) between xtrans1 and xtrans2
thanks! 😊
@@ChrisOrange your welcome chris
I used to have XE1 and sold it in a favor of XE2. XE1 is slower than XE2. It still can capture great stills, but capturing a photo is only part of the process of taking a photo. XE2 is performed much better to the level you feel that there is nothing to improve. All above is about stills not capturing video. Video performance sucks on both, which is a pity. With XE2 you will have 9 phase-detection focus points - quicker and precise focusing, WiFi - moving files to a phone or tablet on a go, more advanced manual focus assist - huge plus, electronic shutter up to 1/32000, much better performance overall.
It's funny because I wanted the xe2 for these reasons but found a deal on the xe1.... then got to love it exactly for the lack of those features😂
@@25myma Funny) You may try to use Wifi SD card if you still need a solution to move files to a phone/tablet on a go. Bottom line. There is no need to upgrade XE1 if you don't make a living out of photography. You are not in a hurry and rarely shooting dynamic scene and use your phone to capture a video.
@@sergeyusik9934 yeah, I bought an OTG card reader for the phone, but never used it. The experience of just shooting and reviewing all when you get back to a PC, no flip screen, is all more similar to a film camera, I feel a lot more relaxed not having to check my photoa on the phone😁
Interesting as always. I can’t help it but it would be nice to compare the two of those cameras with X-E3 aswell 👍🏼👍🏼
yeah, you're right 😊 - I will do a review of all 4 sensors at some point 👍
@@ChrisOrange 😲👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼
Hello chris nice review on these cameras. Just wanna ask what kind of lens did you use mostly on the XE1 to achieve this photos. Appreciate your answer. Thanks again
thanks - Fujifilm 18mm lens, Fujifilm 56mm lens and the Fujifilm 27mm lens. cheers!
I would recommend Konica Hexanon AR 40 mm / F1,8. Great photoss and bit wider 50/ 56 mm lenses
cool, thanks for the tip 👍
Great review! It really feels like they added some extra coating(s) on the xtrans2 and later that takes away some of that filmic rawness..
pleasure! yeah, that's a great point. I wonder what they did to change it - shame it's become so HD looking these days...
@@ChrisOrange I guess you can't ramp up both sharpness and microcontrast at the same time, at least not easily... Another thing I believe has to do with the low-ish res and x-trans array combo; it seems to produce that film-like random grain that bayer sensors lack, their noise being more uniform and less patchy. I noticed this a lot back in the days of my xq1; 12mp, a lot more noise, but for aome reason it was pretty pleasing and everyone liked those pictures, even the obscenely noisy ones at its iso1600.
Very nice niche you‘ve found to talk about and work with. Images are awesome. Can you tell me which filmsimulation you used with the cabins on the beach (8.40 to 8.55) ? Can‘t wait for more content. Highly appreciated. Greetings from the continent.
Hey there, thanks! The cabins were shot with Ns Film simulation. Cheers!
Great. Looks almost like the new classic neg. Fine with me. Thanks for the quick answer. Stay safe.
I’m choosing between the two. Wouldn’t the XE-2 be the better option if I only plan on using manual lenses since it has added both the RED focus peaking + split image focusing? The split focus takes me back to my first camera, the Canon AE-1
Hi Chris - great vid - quick q - XE2S better than XE2 maybe ?
Great video!
Thanks! 👍
Could you kindly post a video with some tips for food photography?
It seems to me that the colors in x-e1 are warmer and more pleasant. I would like to ask what film simulations do you use in connection with the type of photography. Some of the photos in your video had a really nice atmosphere. I most often use the "chrome" simulation on my x-e2. I apologize for the English from the translator. Thank you
Hi there, yeah, I think I agree - they are warmer in their colours. My favourite film simulations are Astia and Ns, which are the main ones on this video. I do a little post processing too to add to the look.
Thanks a lot for this video! I've been struggling with GAS for the past few days, trying to decide between XE-1 and X-E2(s), as I have no XE camera in my otherwise pretty neat Fujifilm X collection. How would you compare the EVFs of both for manual focusing (I am planning to use XE camera with manual lenses mainly)? Is the responsiveness of both models that much different? Thanks!
I own the Xe1 and have owned the xe2 in the past! They are both surpassingly good. But the xe2 is slightly better. Both are big and oled though
The Xe2 is much more agile in the menu functions and has more options, including the Wi-Fi function!
I have XE2s and XT1. The XE is not as good as the XT for MF, partly because the XT viewfinder is bigger but mostly because the XE2s is unreliable for MF with SOME lenses for some reason. It is very unreliable with my 7artisans 25mm. Sometimes the focus peaking works accurately and sometimes it does not. It exhibits the same problem with my TTartisans 35mm. It works fine with my Meike 28mm, 35mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.7 and any adapted lenses I have tried. My XE3 exhibits the same issues.
If you can afford the extra though the XT1 is better, has exhibited no such inconsistencies and is barely any larger and not even that if you add a hand grip to the XE2.
Pleasure - personally, I think the X-E2 is better in the EV area all round. I think Fujifilm kept with the same EV from the X-E2 for a while after.
The X-E1 has one huge disadvantage when it comes to manual focusing: While the EVF is okay (certainly wouldn't call it good), the main issue is the focus peaking. On this particular model, it's only a faint white highlight, with no colour options. Fuji could have fixed this easily in a firmware update, but decided not to. For this reason I would seriously consider, well, any other camera for use with manual lenses.
XE1 have film like colors ! The sensor is amazing ...xe1 and xpro1 best sensor !
I own a X-E1 and love it. I watched this video the second time now and always automatically pause it at bout 9.00. (back of car photo) What recipe/simulation did you use here? I really like the (missing) colors and softness/grain of it. Hopefully you will (and can) answer to my question concerning this three year old video. Thanks for ... sharing.
Where from comes the cropping effect between the midels?
Awesome videos as always chris, i think i will get the xM1 and xE2 . I've heard reviewers complain slightly about how sluggish the xe1 is and that has deterred me just a bit. I'm hoping the xm1 may be faster for a much snappier use. Thanks for all your videos sir,really helpful. 🙏🏻
I tried the X-M1 against my X-E2 and soon sold it to get an X-T10 instead, due to x-m1's slower speed
Still takes great images though. My understanding is the X-E2 was the first of the Fuji line to get a second processor to handle just the autofocus.
Does fujifilm xe2 emulate classic chrome film color?
"I don't really have a preference if I am honest", sums it up. I tried an XE1 and found the AF was too slow, I have had two XE2, possibly the best of all the X cameras... I now have an XE3, which I chose as I video as much as photo, and for that it is better. XE2 all the way, for photography.... My tuppence worth.
Please tell me, is x-e3 worse than x-e2? I have heard this opinion more than once.
@@romblik6005 it is different, to use it you need to relearn a bit the system. I am happy with mine. Just one thing really annoys me, the inability to program a key to start recording video. I use mainly evf and trying to hit the right button with my eye to the camera to switch between photo and video is a pain. On the other hand I like the fact it is smaller and don't miss the flash. So, myself it's a thumbs up, I won't be getting the xe4. I do have an xt4 but the XE3 is my go to camera.
@@richiehodges84 Excuse my English, I didn’t put it right.
I meant the assembly of the camera itself. I read several times that the x-e3 was made in China, made rather poorly: low-quality plastic, backlash of the screen ... And that there is no such thing on the x-e2.
Did you feel the difference in this regard?
@@romblik6005 I would admit to saying that made in Japan is nicer to read than made in China, however in fairness, I find the camera to be as good as any other Fuji I have owned.
@@richiehodges84, thank you very much for answers! Good luck!
I know the internal .jpg simulations are different between the xe1 and xe2. The Xe1 feels and looks more filmic.
Stupid question, besides from the jpgs... what about the raw files? Is there still a difference between both cameras with the raw files vs the internal jpg sims? I read that the sensor is the same for both camera but and only the jpg film simulations processing has changed?
I found both an xe1 and xe2 for sale locally for the same price. Deciding on which one to get.
I think the X-E2 has faster AF, which may be something you need to consider? Personally, I think the RAW files are very similar.
how does the xe1 look more filmic? it's just that the colors are more saturated. more saturated colors doesn't equal a filmic look.
Chris XE1 as a grab 'n go street b&w photography camera?
Thank you for the video!
I heard that x-e3 is composed much worse than x-e2 and x-e1. Who knows if this is true?
Hi there, I haven't heard that, but I'll be doing a comparison video with the X-E3 at some point, so will check that out. thanks!
Thank you, Mr. Orange. Are you the original owner of the X-E1? If not, how long have you had the camera? I just bought one yesterday for $150. Hope it lasts for more than a year. :)
I bought mine a few weeks ago as a used camera. Even though it's many years old it's still in great condition 👍
It’s funny i am watching it on easter 😅🎉
XE-1 👍👍👍
I love my X-E1 but I would offer a warning - I bought mine not long after it was released, and I used it a lot back then, I look after my cameras though and it looks as good today as it did when I first took it out of the box, not a single scratch or blemish. There was a period though, after I'd purchased my X-T1, where I didn't use the X-E1 at all. It lived inside a camera bag inside a cupboard for approximately 18 months or so. One day I retrieved the camera to use, plopped a fresh battery and a fresh SD card in and...the on/off switch did nothing. I couldn't get it to turn on at all. After a period though it did turn on, and operated flawlessly but would shut off on it's own suddenly for no reason. And then it started to turn on, even with the power switch in the off position. It behaves itself whilst I am actively using it, but I can't leave a battery in it unnattended as it will just keep turning itself on and off, it does not matter what position the power switch is in. When I want to use this camera I have to put a battery in, turn it to 'on' and I have the auto power off kick in after thirty seconds - if I do this, at least so far, it doesn't keep turning itself on and off all the time, although I don't want to completely drain a battery by leaving it in there unnattended just in case. Fujifilm were no help, they'll repair the camera but that would be more than it is worth, although I can't really blame them for that, it is an old product afterall. The thing is though, this happened inside a water proof camera bag, hung up inside a dark, dry cupboard and without any interaction from anyone - it just developed a serious fault 'somehow' all by itself without any discernible reason or cause. Worrying. None of my other cameras have ever managed that feat.
My X-E1 has not suffered like yours, still working brill.
I still have first ever Fuji, the X-E1 and while it may have worn paint it still produces great images (which I use in commercial stock)
Which lenses do you use for pro work?
@@da009999 All Fuji lenses produce images good enough for commercial work, in terms of focal lengths it will be the one to suit the subject, have have lenses in the range from 14mm to 200mm
I had both! In my opinion, the X-E1 has more film-like colors, but I stayed with the Xe2! the X-E2 has more options like wifi, and I the prefer the 35mm f2 combination Its insane!
I know what you mean - I've found myself reaching for the X-E2 more simply to use the wifi option whilst I'm out. But I love having the X-E1 in the bag for those colours...
Is the X-trans-* the outstanding sensor? In Fujifilm cameras doesn't matter the pixel amounts. They are better than Megapixel counts. It's the fabulous sensor architecture. And the Fujifilm processors do better,
I don't think the sensor is sharper in the Fuji X-E2. If you use DXO PhotoLab or DXO PureRaw with their noise reduction and try their sharpening in good like a old camera is like a new camera. One of my crappy lens from Panasonic 14-140mm from Panasonic is now a good lens when using DXO with their sharpening.
There is a Pentax Kobie M-C here on CZcams said he got a new Pentax and one of his crappy lens was really good with his new camera body. My guess Pentax is going very deep inside the raw file and is able to pull all the data and process these images better.
Just give DXO PhotoLab or DXO PureRaw a try you'll see what I'm talking about. I export to DNG so I can edit in another editor if I want.
I thought the real issue is that XE1 has only 12bit raw file, XE2‘s 14 bit raw is way more better if you want to play with raw file.
@MKS yep
Add an ND filter to the xe1 and see
7:49 I mean, the company was named Fuji*FILM* for a reason lol
true! 😊
crazy how washed out the x-e2 images looked next to the x-e1
60ed.
I've been using the X-E2s that I bought new after seeing the specs for the X-E4 (and rejecting it) and it is true... it renders differently than my later models. And I mean in a good way.
I just received the new 27mm f/2.8 and did extensive testing using both the X-E3 and X-E2s In same conditions, subjects. Lighting and film simulations (as close a match given the differences in the parameters), and while the X-E3 is fantastic, it might be too pristine in its rendering. The X-E2s output reminds me of film. Today, I was shooting an impossibly high tonal range with the X-E2s, I set the dynamic range to 400 and with a slight tweak of the exposure compensation dial produced a SOOC Jpeg that I know would not have happened with the newer cameras.
It's nice to have different tools for different jobs.