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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2022
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 7 years prior to the Z30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-E2S Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Z30 Fujifilm X-E2S 
RevealedJune 2022January 2016Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-E2S Z30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Nikon Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the Z30.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Z30 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Z30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z30 to produce greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Nikon Z30
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography advice
Nikon Z30 Sports photography advice
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon Z30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2022-06-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 synchronize 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $650