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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out 20 months before the Fujifilm X-E3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades against the Fujifilm X-E3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
IntroducedSeptember 2017January 2016Newer by 20 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-E3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the Fujifilm X-E3.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-E3 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-E3.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
72
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
77
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging info
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
37
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-E2SFujifilm X-E3
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 325
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $700