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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 8 years prior to the Z fc and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the Z fc when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E2 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Z fc Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedJune 2021March 2014Fresher by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E2 Z fc 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Z fc is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z fc to render greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
Nikon Z fc Street photography details
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
72
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
heavier than others (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
34
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (445g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon Z fc
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $949