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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon S640, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and S640 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and S640 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was announced 6 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the S640 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm X-E2S S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 S640 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm X-E2S S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the S640.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and S640 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and S640.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
76
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
Nikon S640 Street photography details
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Nikon S640
70
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
35
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2009-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $225