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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1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
Nikon Z50
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E2 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Z50 Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedOctober 2019March 2014Newer by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"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 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Nikon Z50 Street photography information
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
75
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography features
Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon Z50
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