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The introduction of the X-E2S into Fujifilm's X-series was somewhat overshadowed by the simultaneous release of the Fujifilm X-Pro2. While its design and sensor resemble its predecessor, the X-E2S boasts several minor upgrades that significantly enhance the quality and performance of this camera. What are these upgrades? And are they truly worth it? This article aims to shed light on that.
The Design of the Fujifilm X-E2S Mirrorless Camera
The X-E2S mirrorless camera's design closely echoes that of its predecessor, the X-E2. Crafted from a single block of magnesium alloy and wrapped in faux leather, upon closer inspection, you begin to notice subtle differences around its body.
While the Fujifilm camera bears a resemblance to its predecessor, the redesigned grip makes it easier to hold.
The redesigned grip of the Fujifilm XE2S allows for better finger placement, offering users increased comfort during operation.
At the top of the Fujifilm X-E2S are metal dials for adjusting shutter speed and exposure compensation, with the power switch integrated with the shutter release button, alongside the Fn/wifi button. The hot shoe for attaching external flash is positioned in the middle, adjacent to the built-in pop-up flash.
On the rear of the camera, centrally positioned is the LCD screen, surrounded by function buttons. The electronic viewfinder of the X-E2S is located at the top left corner of the front face.
Features of the Fujifilm X-E2S Mirrorless Camera
Unlike the X-E2, which brought about 60 improvements over the X-E1, the X-E2S is a relatively minor update from what we've seen before. It retains many core components found inside the X-E2 such as a 16.3-megapixel X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR II processor. There are only a few technical upgrades aimed at enhancing image quality, such as the expanded ISO range of the X-E2S, now ranging from ISO 100-51,200 in JPEG mode. In raw shooting mode, the ISO remains at 200-6,400.
The X-E2S mirrorless camera features a 16.3-megapixel X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR II processor.
The autofocus system of the Fujifilm X-E2S has been further improved, with a 0.06-second focusing time for a shot, coupled with a 77-point autofocus system that enables better performance in sports or motion photography.
The Fujifilm X-E2S camera features wireless connectivity, allowing you to control the camera and quickly transfer images from your smartphone or tablet. It is also compatible with wireless printing with Fujifilm's Instax portable photo printers.
The X-E2S mirrorless camera combines an electronic shutter with a maximum shutter speed of 1/32000sec, making it very useful for shooting in bright sunlight.
The 2,360,000-dot EL viewfinder provides a dedicated display for the Fujifilm X-E2s, offering a 0.62x magnification with a clear and high-resolution viewfinder.
The 2,360,000-dot EL viewfinder provides a dedicated display for the Fujifilm X-E2s, offering a 0.62x magnification with a clear and high-resolution viewfinder. Additionally, the world's shortest display time of just 0.005 seconds ensures photographers can seize every shooting opportunity while looking through the viewfinder.
Image Quality of the Fujifilm X-E2S Camera
Images taken with the Fujifilm X-E2S mirrorless camera at ISO 100 to 800 show virtually no noise or loss of sharpness.
JPEG images taken at ISO 25600 begin to lose detail.
At ISO 1600, image noise starts to appear but remains acceptable until ISO 12800, as the camera's image signal processing can effectively remove noise in JPEG images without blurring other details. At ISO 25600 and ISO 51200, images exhibit noticeable noise.
Raw images at ISO 6400 have quite high noise levels.
The X-E2S camera's raw shooting mode has a range from ISO 200 to 6400, with acceptable noise levels up to 3200. At this ISO level, image noise is prominent but details are preserved. Pushing the ISO to 6400 results in significant loss of detail.
Conclusion
In reality, despite the relatively minor upgrades, the performance delivered by the Fujifilm X-E2S camera surpasses that of its predecessor. The image quality in low-light conditions has significantly improved thanks to the higher ISO range.
Minh Huong
(Theowhatdigitalcamera)
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