Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 S2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

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.