Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon Z7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E2

Nikon Z7

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z7 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2 were released 2013 and Nikon Z7 was released 2018. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E2	2013
Nikon Z7	2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z7 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E2	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z7	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-E2 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z7 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Nikon Z7	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504

Nikon Z7 has a 184 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E2. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-E2 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2	200-6400
Nikon Z7	64-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E2
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E2 can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2	7
Nikon Z7	9

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon Z7 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z7 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 93% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E2	350 gr 0.77 lb
Nikon Z7	675 gr 1.49 lb