Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 6 years prior to the Z50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the Z50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z50. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-E2 | Z50 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-E2
Z50 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 68 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-E2 | Z50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the Z50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Z50 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Z50.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Nikon Z50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E2 | Nikon Z50 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-05 | 2019-10-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 21MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 54 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lbs) | 397g (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 320 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | W126 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $450 | $857 |