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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 11 months after the Fujifilm X-E2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E2 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2014Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 features external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the Fujifilm X-E2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
58
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
72
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
34
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-03-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.6fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $450