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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3500
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and D3400 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 3 years prior to the D3400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the D3400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon D3400

 Fujifilm X-E2 D3400 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 D3400 Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedAugust 2016March 2014More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon D3400

 Fujifilm X-E2 D3400 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers outer 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 D3400 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the D3400.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and D3400 is 85 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and D3400.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3400 to resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Nikon D3400 Travel photography information
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
lighter than average in class (395 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Nikon D3400
34
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon D3400
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon D3400
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon D3400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-03-05 2016-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 350 images 1200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $397