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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-E2S which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E2S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-A2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 12 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has 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-E2S has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
58
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (410 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
69
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography highlights
78
great battery power (410 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E2S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $599