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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
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Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and SZ-15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ-15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm X-E2S SZ-15 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 SZ-15 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm X-E2S SZ-15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S features exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the SZ-15.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and SZ-15 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and SZ-15.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography details
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
35
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Olympus SZ-15
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $200