- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic SZ8 Review.
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Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X-E1
X-E1 vs X-E2 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | X-E2 | SZ8 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1399.95 | $169.99 |
Street Price: | $899.00 | $225.99 |
Date Available: | 2013-11-15 | 2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
5.6 oz
(159 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
2.9 x
1.5 in. (129 x 75 x 37 mm) |
3.9 x
2.4 x
1.0 in. (100 x 60 x 27 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.82 microns | 1.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | X-Trans II | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 2160 (20.7 MP, Other), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 6440 x 2160 (13.9 MP, Other), 6440 x 1440 (9.3 MP, Other) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.0 | 1.2 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV: H.264 video with Linear PCM stereo audio | Motion JPEG with monaural audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Fujifilm X | n/a |
Lens: | Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS; 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra low dispersion element | 8 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical elements / 8 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 84mm | 24 - 288mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 51.6mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 12.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.1 or 7.8 (W) / f/6.3 or 16.3 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF/TTL phase detection AF): Single Point AF: 49 areas on a 7x7 grid (changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: Selectable with 3x3 / 5x3 / 5x5 areas from 77 areas on an 11x7 grid, Wide/Tracking AF: Automatic selection from 77 areas on an 11x7 grid | Contrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-Area |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.5-inch 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
EVF Resolution: | 2,360,000 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.62x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | AUTO1/2/3 with selectable limit; ISO 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800, 25600 and 51200 | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/32000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average | Intelligent Multiple |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Film Simulation: PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA; Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple exposure; Motion Panorama; Advanced filter: Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple). | Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1*, Baby2*, Pet*, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky *Birthday only.), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters)) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Rear-curtain Synchro; Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro; Basic trigger (Commander) mode | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.2 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=7m (ISO 200) | Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.2m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.6m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MOV: H.264 video with Linear PCM stereo audio | Motion JPEG with monaural audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 80.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release, via USB or Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Micro USB terminal (compatible with RR-90 Remote Release), 2.5mm Stereo Microphone/Remote Jack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.0 | 1.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 18 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 110 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-W126 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 690mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Fujifilm CD-ROM (Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc.) | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 8/ 7 / Vista / XP, Mac OS X 10.6+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black or two-tone silver and black. Updated with firmware version 4.0 specs and features. | 16MP CCD, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, built-in Wi-FI, USB charging. |