The Fujifilm X-E1 is a great addition to the company's line of premium ILCs. Rangefinder diehards might miss the optical finder provided in the X-Pro1, but given that this isn't a true rangefinder, we were perfectly okay with the X-E1's EVF.

The Fujifilm X-E1 ($1,399 list with 18-55mm lens) is the second interchangeable lens camera in Fuji's X series. It omits the hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder that is included with the top-end X-Pro1, and instead includes an extremely sharp OLED EVF.

Excellent high ISO images; 4.6fps shooting; Sharp kit lens; OLED EVF; Top-notch control layout; Built-in flash; Cool retro design

Fixed rear LCD; Noticeable shutter lag; Video support is limited to 24p

The Fujifilm X-E1 ($1,399 list with 18-55mm lens)($699.00 at Amazon) is the second interchangeable lens camera in Fuji's X series. It omits the hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder that is included with the top-end X-Pro1, and instead includes an extremely sharp OLED EVF. Its 16-megapixel X-Trans CMOS image sensor uses a larger 6-by-6 array pattern of red, green, and blue pixels, which promises to produce more natural, film-like images than standard 4-by-4 Bayer pattern; it also eliminates the need for a low-pass filter, as it is not prone to the moiré effect. The camera does produce excellent images and will make the right type of shooter very happy, but it isn't quite as good as our Editors' Choice for high-end compact interchangeable lens cameras, the Olympus OM-D E-M5($499.00 at Amazon). Design and Features The X-E1 features the same retro styling that has adorned many a mirrorless camera. Our review unit was chrome with black leatherette, but there's also an all-black versio...

The Fujifilm X-E1 is a solid mirrorless camera with an innovative image sensor, but it doesn't quite have the chops to unseat the Olympus OM-D E-M5 as our Editors' Choice.

Excellent high ISO images; 4.6fps shooting; Sharp kit lens; OLED EVF; Top-notch control layout; Built-in flash; Cool retro design

Fixed rear LCD; Noticeable shutter lag; Video support is limited to 24p

The Fujifilm X-E1 is a solid mirrorless camera with an innovative image sensor, but it doesn't quite have the chops to unseat the Olympus OM-D E-M5 as our Editors' Choice.

The latest camera to hit the shelves is Fujifilm X-E1 digital camera. This new camera is the latest addition in the Fujifilm's interchangeable lens X series. It has omitted the hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder and includes an improved and extremely sharp OLED EVF.

Improved auto-focus; Stylish and retro design; Excellent high ISO images; Top-notch controls; Stunning image quality

No touchscreen; Fixed rear LCD; Build quality not up to the mark; AF performance could have been better

This camera is really good, amazing quality shots, and even at ISO3200 and above there is little noise. Photos have a special "something" to them. You should also look at the 35mm F1.4 Fulifilm lens, which is also great and worthwhile, and for a "fun" lens the Samyang/Rokinon/Bowen 8mm F2.8 fisheye...

There's a lot to be said for form as well as function and there's no question the Fujifilm X-series cameras elicit a certain response from those of us who enjoy both photography and well-built gadgets.

Unique camera design makes you want to take pictures; Excellent JPEGs; little need to shoot raw most of the time; Reliable metering and AWB systems; good color (with choice of 'film modes'; Dials for exposure controls allow for easy check of settings by glancing at the top deck; particularly with...

Built-in level isn't always as accurate as we'd like; Relatively slow AF makes photographing children more difficult; Framerates in continuous shooting mode aren't completely consistent; Camera disables RAW shooting without warning in some bracketing modes; Relatively low-resolution rear LCD...

The Fujifilm X-E1 is the second mirrorless model from the company to use the X-mount. It was launched in September 2012 and has the same rangefinder aesthetic and analogue controls as its forerunner the X-Pro 1.

Excellent image quality; Superb high ISO noise performance; Big; bright; high resolution EVF; Built-in flash; External mic/remote socket; 6fps continuous shooting

EVF prone to extraneous light; No direct movie record button; Limited movie modes; AF perfomance still so-so; No gadgets like built-in Wifi or GPS

The X-E1 is one hell of a camera, leaving a few quirks aside. It is a mirrorless that can actually function as a substitute to the bulky DSLR for many users. If you're in the market for a DSLR, or want a camera system that will give you great images, then you might want to look at getting the X-E1.

Compact body compared to a DSLR; Excellent image quality even at high ISO; Well-placed dials that make accessing settings really quick

AF is a hit or miss at times; Lack of any sort of controls in video recording mode

The FujiFilm X-E1 is their newest X-mount ILC camera, featuring the same APS-C sized 16-Megapixel X-Trans CMOS image sensor that was initially released in their flagship X-Pro 1 camera. The X-E1 was not designed like most consumer digicams, but more like a true rangefinder camera.

Plenty of dials for fast control when shooting; Incredibly quality throughout the entire standard ISO range; 10 available X-mount lenses and an adapter for M-mount lenses; Excellent Low-Light performance; Large; bright and vivid LCD screen; OLED viewfinder is a pleasure; showing all of your shooting...

Shooting performance lacks a little when compared to the performance of the rest of the camera; No Auto or Scene shooting modes; No dedicated video recording button; Lofty Price Tag; Choppy video playback with low quality audio