Fujifilm X-E2 vs X100S
The X-E2 leads on more headline specs, but the X100S counters on a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X100S are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-E and the X100. Both launched in 2013. At launch the X-E2 was $999 and the X100S $1,299, making the X-E2 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-E2 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 7 fps continuous shooting, 350-shot battery life, and a lighter 350 g body.
The X100S isn't far behind. It hits back with a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder.
So which one? If you want 7 fps continuous shooting, get the X-E2. If a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder is closer to what you actually need, the X100S is the smarter buy. And the X-E2 costs less — $999 at launch.
Where the X-E2 wins
- +7 fps continuous shooting
- +350-shot battery life
- +a lighter 350 g body
Where the X100S wins
- +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
X-E2 vs X100S: full specs
| Spec |  X-E22013 · $999 |  X100S2013 · $1,299 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Launch price | $999 | $1,299 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP | 16.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans II | X-Trans II |
| Processor | EXR Processor II | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–6400 | 200–6400 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 49 | 49 |
| Subject detection | none | none |
| Burst (fps) | 7 | 6 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 1080p 60p | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) | Hybrid OVF/EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" fixed | 2.8" fixed |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 350 g | 445 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126 | NP-95 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 350 shots | 330 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 5 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.