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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out 4 years prior to the Z50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores vs the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E2S Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Z50 Fujifilm X-E2S 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2016More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E2S Z50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has physical dimensions 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 Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Nikon Z50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the Z50.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Z50 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Z50.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z50 to provide you with more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography features
Nikon Z50 Street photography features
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
34
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon Z50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon Z50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2019-10-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 6
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 surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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 PCM
Max 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 397g (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $857