Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
- Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced May 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") boast different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 21 months after the 1 S2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the 1 S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 S2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon 1 S2
Fujifilm X-E2S | 1 S2 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | May 2014 | More modern by 21 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
1 S2 | Fujifilm X-E2S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 S2
Fujifilm X-E2S | 1 S2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with outside 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) while the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the 1 S2.
![Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E2S-vs-Nikon-1-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 S2 is 85 and 93 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E2S-vs-Nikon-1-S2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 S2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E2S will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S provides an edge in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-E2S-vs-Nikon-1-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2S | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2S | Nikon 1 S2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-01-15 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14.2 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 54 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 270 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $450 |