Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S9300

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon S9300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and S9300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 20 months after the S9300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the S9300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and S9300 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and S9300.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.