Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon D3400. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Nikon D3400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon D3400
Fujifilm X-E2 | D3400 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Fujifilm X-E2
D3400 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Released | August 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon D3400
Fujifilm X-E2 | D3400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Nikon D3400 | |
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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 |