Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z fc. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm X-E2 | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-E2
Z fc | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2021 | ![]() | March 2014 | Fresher by 89 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |