Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S02

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S02, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and S02 (1/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 6 months prior to the S02 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the S02 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 has external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon S02 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the S02.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and S02 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and S02.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.