Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D5600

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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D5600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E2 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D5600 Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Nikon D5600

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
37 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D5600 advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

970 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-E2, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-E2 First Shots

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
Read our Nikon D5600 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

$899
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$899
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-E1

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-T10

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E2S

$899
APS-C

$1250
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-E2S

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1250
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Pentax KP

Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax KP

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-E2

Canon SL2

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon SL2

Nikon D5600

Canon SL2

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

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