X-E2vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
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OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The x-e2 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £350 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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