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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 6 years prior to the Z fc which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E2S Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Z fc Fujifilm X-E2S 
IntroducedJune 2021January 2016Newer by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E2S Z fc 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Z fc is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z fc to produce greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Nikon Z fc
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
67
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
72
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
34
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
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 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $949