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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the Fujifilm X-E3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedSeptember 2017March 2014Newer by 42 months
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E3 has sizing of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the Fujifilm X-E3.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E3.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
34
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS III
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $700