Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-T2. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T2 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £150 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~350 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 350g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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