FujiFilm X-E2S Review

Overall Score

72

Main Features

  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • 200 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 129 x 75 x 37 mm, 350g.
  • Price Category:
  • Replaced: X-E2
  • Replaced by: X-E3

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Fujifilm X-E2S Overview


First introduced in January, 2016, Fujifilm X-E2S is a 16 MP Mirrorless with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor. FujiFilm replaced the older Fujifilm X-E2 with X-E2S. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:

Compare Fujifilm X-E2S with Fujifilm X-E2

FujiFilm replaced X-E2S with Fujifilm X-E3. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:

Compare Fujifilm X-E2S with Fujifilm X-E3


Fujifilm X-E2S comes with a 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS X-TRANS II sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.29 mm (1.1").

- Full Frame
- Fujifilm X-E2S

Sensor resolution of Fujifilm X-E2S ~ 4915 x 3255 pixels.

Fujifilm X-E2S has Crop Factor: 1.53

The sensor has a surface area of 368.2 mm².

There are approximate 15,998,325 photosites (pixels) on this area.

Fujifilm X-E2S Series History
Model Year $ Sensor ISO Weight Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E3 2017 24MP 200 - 12800 337g 121 x 74 x 43mm
Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2S 2016 16MP 200 - 6400 350g 129 x 75 x 37mm
Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2 2014 16MP 200 - 6400 350g 129 x 75 x 37mm
Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-E1 2013 16MP 100 - 6400 350g 129 x 75 x 38mm

Proc and Cons of Fujifilm X-E2S


Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Fujifilm X-E2S with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.

Pros
Built-in Wireless
AF Face Detection
1040k dots Screen Resolution
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed
Manual Exposure Mode
Microphone Port
2360k dot Viewfinder Resolution
±3 AE Bracketing Range
Focus Bracketing
External Flash
RAW Support
7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
Manual Focus
350g Light Body
Timelapse Recording
77 Focus Points
Flash Sync Port
Remote Control with a Smartphone
Cons
No Bluetooth
No Touch Screen
No Environmental Sealing
No Articulating Screen
No Image Stabilization
Low Battery Life: 350 shots
Type Scores

Fujifilm X-E2S has an Overall Score of 72/100 and ranked #86 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #159 out of 1222 in all cameras.

Fujifilm X-E2S Scores
Imaging score
59
Features score
74
Value for money score
85
Portability score
91
Overall score
72
Average Scores in Entry-Level Mirrorless
Imaging Score
52
Features Score
61
Value For Money Score
76
Portability Score
91
Overall score
63

Physical Dimensions of Fujifilm X-E2S


Fujifilm X-E2S weighs 350g and has external dimensions of 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.46"). Considering that the average weight of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g, Fujifilm X-E2S is 27 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category. Fujifilm X-E2S is more by 14mm more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.

Weight Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras


Fujifilm X-E2S
350g
Average weight
323g
Min weight
180g
Max weight
561g

Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras


Fujifilm X-E2S
37mm
Average Thickness
40mm
Min Thickness
23mm
Max Thickness
85mm

Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm X-E2S with the dimensions:

Fujifilm X-E2S

Size Compared to Major Competitors


Model Weight X-E2S Dimensions X-E2S
Fujifilm X-T10 Fujifilm X-T10 381 g 350 g 118 x 83 x 41 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2 350 g 350 g 129 x 75 x 37 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm X-T1 440 g 350 g 129 x 90 x 47 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Sony Alpha a6000 Sony A6000 344 g 350 g 120 x 67 x 45 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T20 383 g 350 g 118 x 83 x 41 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-Pro2 495 g 350 g 141 x 83 x 56 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A3 339 g 350 g 117 x 67 x 40 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E3 337 g 350 g 121 x 74 x 43 mm 129 x 75 x 37 mm

Specifications of Fujifilm X-E2S


General
Brand FujiFilm
Model X-E2S
Announced January, 2016
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 51
Macro Focus Range n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3"
Screen Type Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 77
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 368.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264
Max Native ISO 6400
Min Native ISO 200
Max Boosted ISO 51200
Min Boosted ISO 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-W126
Physical
Weight 350 g
Physical Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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