January 28, 2014
Here’s a comparison of the just announced X-T1, and how it compares with Fuji’s other top-end cameras, the X-E2 and X-Pro1. This information is all confirmed.
Huge thanks to Fuji Rumors for the fantastic work and reporting on the X-T1’s release. This post wouldn’t be possible without them.
| X-T1 | X-E2 | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 28, 2014 | October 18, 2013 | January 9, 2012 |
| Released | “Mid-March” | November, 2013 | March, 2012 |
| Price | $1,299 (body-only) | $999 (body-only) | $1,099 (body-only) $1,699 (introduced) |
Sensor
| X-T1 | X-E2 | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans sensor II (16MP) | APS-C X-Trans sensor II (16MP) | APS-C X-Trans sensor I (16MP) |
| Native ISO | 200 - 6400 | 200 - 6400 | 200 - 6400 |
| Extended ISO | 100, 12800, 25600, 51200 | 100, 12800, 25600 | 100, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure Control | TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average | TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average | TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average |
| Exposure Compensation | -3.0EV – +3.0EV, ⅓ stop | -3.0EV – +3.0EV, ⅓ stop | -2.0EV – +2.0EV, ⅓ stop |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | No |
| Shutter Speed | (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 |
(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 |
(AUTO 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. |
| Continuos Shooting | Approx. 8.0 fps (JPEG: max. approx. 47 frames) Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG:up to the capacity of the card) |
Approx. 7.0 fps (JPEG: max. approx. 28 frames) Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG:up to the capacity of the card) |
Max 6 / 3 fps selectable |
| Auto Bracketing | AE Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) Film Simulation Bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100% · 200% · 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) White Balance Bracketing (±1, ±2, ±3) |
AE Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) Film Simulation Bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100% · 200% · 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) |
AE Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) Film Simulation Bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100% · 200% · 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) |
| Focus Mode | Single AF, Continuous AF, MF Distance Indicator | Single AF, Continuous AF, MF Distance Indicator | Single AF, Continuous AF, MF Distance Indicator |
| Focus Type | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF), AF assist illuminator available | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF), AF assist illuminator available | TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available |
| White Balance | Automatic scene recognition Custom / Colour temperature selection (K) Preset : Fine / Shade / Fluorescent light (Daylight) / Fluorescent light (Warm White) / Fluorescent light (Cool White) / Incandescent light / Underwater |
Automatic scene recognition Custom / Colour temperature selection (K) Preset : Fine / Shade / Fluorescent light (Daylight) / Fluorescent light (Warm White) / Fluorescent light (Cool White) / Incandescent light / Underwater |
Automatic scene recognition Custom / Colour temperature selection (K) Preset : Fine / Shade / Fluorescent light (Daylight) / Fluorescent light (Warm White) / Fluorescent light (Cool White) / Incandescent light / Underwater |
| Self-timer | Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay | Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay | Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay |
| Interval timer shooting | Yes Settings: Interval, Number of shots, Start time |
No | No |
Viewfinder
| X-T1 | X-E2 | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Viewfinder | 0.5-in., approx. 2.360K-dot OLED colour viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area : Approx. 100% Eye point : approx. 23mm Diopter adjustment : -4m-1 to +2m-1 Built-in eye sensor |
0.5-in., approx. 2.360K-dot OLED colour viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area : Approx. 100% Eye point : approx. 23mm Diopter adjustment : -4m-1 to +2m-1 Built-in eye sensor |
0.47-in., approx. 1.440K-dot OLED colour viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area : Approx. 100% Eye point : approx. 14mm Built-in eye sensor |
| Magnification | 0.77x | 0.64x | 0.6x |
| Lag | 0.005 seconds | 0.05 seconds | ??? |
| Refresh Rate | 54 frames per seconds | 50 frames per seconds | Slower |
| Lowlight Refresh Rate | 54 frames per seconds | 20 frames per second | Slower |
| Optical Viewfinder | No | No | Reverse Galilean viewfinder with electronic bright frame display Magnifications: 0.37x Coverage of frame area v.s. capturing area: approx. 90% |
LCD
| X-T1 | X-E2 | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size & ratio | 3.0-inch, aspect ratio 3:2 (Approx. 100% coverage) |
3.0-inch, aspect ratio 3:2, (Approx. 100% coverage) |
3.0-inch |
| Resolution | Approx. 1,040K-dot, colour LCD monitor | Approx. 1,040K-dot, colour LCD monitor | Approx. 1,230,000 dots, RGBW (White) LCD monitor |
| Tilt Monitor | Yes | No | No |
Flash
| X-T1 | X-E2 | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | External flash EF-X8 included (Super Intelligent Flash) Guide number: approx. 8 (ISO 100 · m) approx. 11 (ISO 200 · m) |
Manual pop-up flash (Super Intelligent Flash) Guide number: approx. 7 (ISO 200 · m) |
No |
| Flash Modes | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander |
Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander |
Hot shoe with TTL contacts; sync terminal Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro. 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. |
| Hot shoe | Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible) | Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible) | Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible) |
Body & Handling
| Storage media max. speed | SDXC (UHS-II) | SDXC (UHS-I) | SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Start-up Time | 0.5 sec., with High Performance mode ON 1.0 sec., with High Performance mode OFF |
0.5 sec., with High Performance mode ON 0.92 sec., with High Performance mode OFF |
0.5 sec., with High Performance mode ON 1.0 sec., with High Performance mode OFF |
| Front and Rear Dials | Yes | No | No |
| Dedicated ISO Dial | Yes | No | No |
| Exposure Control Dial | Yes | No | No |
| “Drive” Dial | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless Transmitter | IEEE 802.11b / g / n (standard wireless protocol) | IEEE 802.11b / g / n (standard wireless protocol) | None |
| Wireless Function | Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, PC Autosave | Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, PC Autosave | |
| Dimensions | 129mm (W) x 89.8mm (H) x 46.7mm (D) (Minimum depth: 33.4mm) |
129mm (W) x 74.9mm (H) x 37.2mm (D) (Minimum depth: 30.9mm) |
139.5mm (W) x 81.8mm (H) x 42.5mm (D) (Minimum depth: 34.1mm |
| Weight | Approx. 440g (including battery and memory card) Approx. 390g (excluding accessories, battery and memory card) |
Approx. 350g / 12.3 oz. (including battery and memory card) Approx. 300g / 10.6 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card) |
Approx. 450 g / 15.9 oz. (including battery and memory card) Approx. 400 g / 14.1 oz. (excluding battery and memory card) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (weather, dust, freeze “resistant”) | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C – 40°C | 0°C – 40°C | 0°C – 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 - 80% (no condensation) | 10 - 80% (no condensation) | 10 - 80% (no condensation) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 350 frames | Approx. 350 frames | Approx. 300 frames |
Analysis
January 28 Updated analysis coming soon.
I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about the front and rear dials on the X-T1. These will almost certainly make a huge difference in how we use the camera. I also see what looks to be a Fn button on the front of the body.
Dedicated buttons everywhere!
The dedicated ISO dial has me pretty excited. There also looks to be an extra dial for selecting your metering mode, and your shooting mode (“Drive” in Fujifilm parlance). Video fans will also get a dedicated button too.
Sealed
I'm most excited about having a weather-sealed Fuji body. As previously mentioned, I’d put money on the new ƒ/2.8 zooms shown on Fujifilm’s updated roadmap being weather sealed. Fuji Rumors and others are already saying the 18-135mm variable aperture zoom lens will be. Wouldn’t it be awesome if Fuji surprised us with the 10-24mm ƒ/4 being weather-sealed as well? UPDATE Sadly, they did not. But a second version of the 10-24mm ƒ/4 is not out of the question.
I can’t wait to be able to hike, rain or shine, with this camera body and not worry about liquid damage.
Viewfinder
And how ’bout that EVF? Sounds like Fuji have their target set squarely on Olympus with this body. By the sounds of things, Fuji could very well make Oly fans consider jumping ship.
Others
Some thing that hasn’t been leaked yet that I’m still hopeful for is phase detect autofocus across almost the entire sense like you get on the E-M1.
There are also a few specs I wasn’t able to find. The EVF lag figures for the X-E2 and X-Pro1 for example. The X-E2 boasts a lowlight refresh time of 60 fps vs. the 20 fps, on previous interchangable bodies, but “lag” hasn’t been mentioned from what I’ve found. Corrections are welcome.
“Focus assist” also sounds interesting.
Conclusion
I am very excited about this camera body. I’m actually a little worried that the release date is rumoured to be so soon. I don’t know how I’m going to afford all this amazing new gear that’s coming out. The 56mm ƒ/1.2, the 10-24mm ƒ/4, the FUJIFILM X-T1, they’re all must-buys for me.
If you thought Fuji was on fire towards the end of last year, 2014 is shaping up to be downright explosive. I just keep getting happier about Fuji being my system of choice.
Don’t miss my comprehensive handling review of the Fujifilm X-T1.
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