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Fujifilm X-E2S

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • looks
  • feels and performs very much like a classic DSLR
  • The night photograph was excellent

Cons

  • slightly noisier operation and a much slower flash-sync speed
  • more noise appearing in the image
  • Exposure is set on the first frame

Key specs

  • CMOS II
  • APS-C
  • 23.6x15.6 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4896, 3264 px
  • Fujifilm X
  • 22
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Fujifilm X-E2S - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X-E2S

Pros

  • looks
  • feels and performs very much like a classic DSLR
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • Image quality remains excellent
  • best compact system camera
  • Fujifilm X-E2S is very fast
  • The RAW files were also excellent
  • makes it much easier to judge precise focusing
  • the ergo
  • style of shooting and just pure IQ is simply wonderful
  • It definitely helps with startup time

Cons

  • slightly noisier operation and a much slower flash-sync speed
  • more noise appearing in the image
  • Exposure is set on the first frame
  • there's no cable supplied in the box
  • this 29 second movie is 133Mb in size
  • outdated boring unexciting little camera
  • the hand grip is too small for my liking
  • small hand grip
  • unnatural glass-looking water with weird patterns
  • weird unnatural patterns and artifacts
  • video is not one of Pentax strengths

Fujifilm X-E2S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
51200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4896 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Fujifilm X-E2S - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS II
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 3456x2304
  • 2496x1664
  • 4896x2760
  • 2304x2304
  • 3264x3264
  • 1664x1664
ProcessorEXR II
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Optics and focus
Lens mountFujifilm X
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture22
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points77
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)49
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)49
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Suppressed
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Average
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
Speed (JPEG)7.0 fps
Speed (RAW)7.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight10.58 oz
Width5.08 in
Height2.95 in
Depth1.46 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1260.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
Start-up time5000.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum51200
Boosted ISO minimum100
Boosted ISO maximum51200
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fine
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1040000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.5 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2360000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.62 x
Separate info displayno
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
Camera playbackSlide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialStainless steel
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Anti-dust systemno
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm - Editorial Reviews (13)

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Fujifilm X-E2S Fuji X-E2S review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.03.2016
Fuji X-E2S review
4.0

With a revamped AF system, an electronic shutter and other changes, Fuji builds on the X-E2 to make it a better enthusiast's shooter

Fujifilm X-E2S Fuji X-E2s Review
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Fuji X-E2s Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.08.2016
Fujifilm X-E2S
4.0

Fujifilm X-E2S review: A tepid upgrade to a great camera

Fujifilm X-E2S Fuji X-E2 Review - Photography Life
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Photography Life
Published: 18.12.2013
Fuji X-E2 Review - Photography Life
Fujifilm X-E2S Still solid: Fujifilm X-E2S Review
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DPReview
Published: 09.08.2016
Still solid: Fujifilm X-E2S Review
3.9

Except for a few tweaks, the Fujifilm X-E2S is a fresh-from-the-factory update of the X-E2 with current firmware but at a much lower MSRP. Given that the X-E2 is approaching three years old, how does the X-E2S measure up in today's market? Read more

Fujifilm X-E2S Review: Fujifilm X-E2s
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The Phoblographer
Published: 22.04.2016
Review: Fujifilm X-E2s

The Fujifilm X-E2s isn't at all a bad camera. It's quite good; but it should have come out a year or two ago. Check out the review!

Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2S Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 14.01.2016
Fujifilm X-E2S Review

Fuji refreshes the X-E2 with feature and performance enhancements, as well as a lower price. See our Fuji X-E2S preview for more!

Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2s' quiet debut
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The Straits Times
Published: 11.05.2016
Fujifilm X-E2s' quiet debut

The Fujifilm X-E2s' debut went largely unnoticed, as it was launched together with the flagship rangefinder-type mirrorless camera X-Pro2.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2S Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 16.05.2016
Fujifilm X-E2S Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The new Fujifilm X-E2S is a subtly improved version of the two-year-old X-E2 compact system camera, principally offering a better auto-focusing system, an electronic shutter and a clever Auto mode. Does it still offer enough to compete in 2016? Read our Fujifilm X-E2S review to find out...

Fujifilm X-E2S 2017 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $500-900
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DPReview
Published: 05.05.2017
2017 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $500-900

There's no shortage of interchangeable lens cameras in the $500-900 range. Whether they're mirrored or mirrorless, there's something for beginners and enthusiasts alike in this crowd of inexpensive cameras. Read updated roundup

Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2S Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 15.01.2016
Fujifilm X-E2S Review | Camera Decision
3.4

Fujifilm X-E2S is a 16.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and Fujifilm X mount. Read our X-E2S review to find its pros and cons.

Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2S Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm X-E2S Review - Steve's Digicams

Preview posted 01/14/2016 by Michael Palmer Full review posted 05/03/2016 by Kyle SchurmanQuick TakeProsVery good image quality versus similarly priced peersNoise is not noticeable up to ISO 6400, resulting in good low light image qualityCan shoot in RAW or JPEG image format (or both)Fast autofocus systemWell

Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-E2S review - Amateur Photographer
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Fujifilm X-E2S review - Amateur Photographer
4.5

The X-E2S promises to go one better than the X-E2. Michael Topham looks at how if differs to the original

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