X-E2vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): 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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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