Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D700

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon D700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and D700 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 5 years after the D700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the D700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon D700. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has proportions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the D700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and D700 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and D700.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-E2 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.