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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
50
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X100S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm X100S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the Fujifilm X100S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X100S

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X100S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2013Newer by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X100S Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X100S

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X100S 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100S has dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X100S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X100S is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X100S.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
Fujifilm X100S Street photography details
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
Fujifilm X100S Sports photography info
69
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
62
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging details
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging details
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X100S
 Fujifilm X-E2SFujifilm X100S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X100S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-07-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,350 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $1,299