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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 22 months before the Fujifilm X-E2S making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the Fujifilm X-E2S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2014More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E2S has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography highlights
72
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
34
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $599