Nikon D5200 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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Nikon D5200 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

Succeeded by the Nikon D5300
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Differences

Nikon D5200 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
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

500 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
24.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Nikon D5200

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
37 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.52x
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 4.9 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

Captures sharp, detailed photos with its new 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, even at higher ISOs; Features a familiar (D5100) but refined body design; Records Full HD video with full-time autofocus tracking; Packs a ton of advanced features into a consumer-friendly body at a great price.
Autofocuses a little slowly for its class and struggles at times in low light; Changing some basic settings takes more time and effort than it should; Mediocre kit lens.
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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

The Competition

Compared to Sony A65

Nikon D5200

Sony A65

$590
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5200 vs Sony A65

Fujifilm X-E2

Sony A65

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A65

Compared to Nikon D3200

Nikon D5200

Nikon D3200

$590
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher effective ISO

$477
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D3200

Fujifilm X-E2

Nikon D3200

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$477
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D3200

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon D5200

Fujifilm X-E1

$590
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D5200 vs 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

Compared to Sony A58

Nikon D5200

Sony A58

$590
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5200 vs Sony A58

Fujifilm X-E2

Sony A58

$899
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A58

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Nikon D5200

Fujifilm X-T10

$590
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D5200 vs 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

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