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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.