Fujifilm X-E2s Detailed Review

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In additional X-E2s was introduced by Fujifilm in January 2016. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category.

Fujifilm is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Fujifilm.

Brand Fujifilm
Category Mirrorless
Date 01/2016
Sensor Properties

Also X-E2s has a APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with size of 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″).

Picture of X-E2s’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: X-E2s comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The X-E2s’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. That’s roughly average and will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 or A2 size.

The Fujifilm supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Fujifilm’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The X-E2s features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format APS-C
Sensor area 23.60 x 15.60mm²
(0.93″ x 0.61″)
Type CMOS X-TRANS II
Resolution (physical) 16.30 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 16.30 megapixel
Pixel size 23.20 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 7 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Fujifilm X-Bajonett
Viewfinder Properties

The X-E2s uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use.

The magnifcation is c. 0.62x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.62x
Resolution 2.36 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The X-E2s’s shutter speed varies from 1/32000s to 30s.

Max. shutter speed 1/32000s
Min. shutter speed 30s
Sensitivity Properties

The X-E2s’s sensitivity is from 200 ISO and 6400 ISO.

Also, Fujifilm’s sensitivity can be boosted to 51200. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 200 ISO
Max. sensitivity 6400 ISO
Boost 51200 ISO
Exposure Modes

The X-E2s supports all general exposure modes.

The Fujifilm allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The X-E2s’s auto focus processor uses 77 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera).

Manual focus is also possible with the Fujifilm, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Contrast Detection
AF points 77
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The X-E2s has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 7m (23 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 7.00m
(23 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The X-E2s features a monitor with a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.04 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the X-E2s’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The X-E2s does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 76.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

X-E2s video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Fujifilm X-E2s Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 24 frames/second
25 frames/second
30 frames/second
50 frames/second
60 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The X-E2s has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Fujifilm to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Fujifilm supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Fujifilm X-E2s has a NP-W126 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 350 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The X-E2s’s battery battery parameters:

Type NP-W126 LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 350 photos
Size

The Fujifilm X-E2s’s size is 129 x 74.9 x 37.2mm³. (5.1″ x 2.9″ x 1.5″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 5.1″ x 2.9″ x 1.5″ grams (300 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the X-E2s:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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