Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-M1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-M1

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-E2S were released 2016 and Fujifilm X-M1 was released 2013. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E2S	2016
Fujifilm X-M1	2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm X-M1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E2S	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm X-M1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-E2S has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-M1 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2S	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Fujifilm X-M1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2S	200-6400
Fujifilm X-M1	200-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E2S
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-M1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E2S can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2S	7
Fujifilm X-M1	5,6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-E2S weighs 350 gr (equal to 0.77 lb) which is 6% heavier than Fujifilm X-M1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E2S	350 gr 0.77 lb
Fujifilm X-M1	330 gr 0.73 lb