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X-E2 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the X-E2 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-E2 — Street & Casual: The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-E2Fujifilm · 2013 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 used | — |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-E2
1 J5
Portrait
5.8/10
4.3/10
Street
7.3/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
2.9/10
Documentary
4.5/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
4.9/10
Landscape
4.1/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
5.1/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.0/10
Food
4.3/10
4.8/10
Macro
4.0/10
3.4/10
Architecture
4.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
3.0/10
Filmmaking
—
3.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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