Fujifilm X-M1 Samples

The Fuji X-M1 is compared to the X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2 below. While both these cameras feature an X-Trans CMOS sensor with 6x6 color-filter-array and no anti-alias filter, the X-E2 uses a second-generation sensor which provides built-in Phase-Detect AF. All images below are 100% unmodified crops from their respective cameras. Both cameras were set on aperture-priority mode with fixed ISO. The remaining settings were left on automatic. Each camera was independently calibrated to deliver optimal image quality.

These crops help determine which ISO sensitivities are acceptable to used on these cameras. Most cameras compensate with noise reduction as noise increases but this introduces softness. The point at which a print becomes unacceptably noisy is a matter of personal taste.

Fuji X-M1	Fuji X-E2
ISO 100	ISO 100
ISO 200	ISO 200
ISO 400	ISO 400
ISO 800	ISO 800
ISO 1600	ISO 1600
ISO 3200	ISO 3200
ISO 6400	ISO 6400
ISO 12800	ISO 12800
ISO 25600	ISO 25600

The Fuji X-M1 clearly delivers better results than its higher-end sibling which performs much more aggressive noise-reduction, even if it turned down. Note that Fuji does not offer an Off option for Noise-Reduction, although it is possible to bypass it using RAW files which are available for a restricted range of ISO sensitivities.

For those keeping track, this is almost as good as the Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-E1 which produces some of the best images from a mirrorless and shares the same sensor yet paired with a different processor.