Fujifilm X-E2S
Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera · 16.3 MP APS-C · 2016
Short answer
The Fujifilm X-E2S is a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera released in February 2016 at a US launch price of $699. It has a 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and the EXR Processor II. The same sensor and processor are in the X70, X-T10, X100T, and X-T1. There is no in-body stabilization.
It weighs 350 g and measures 129 × 74.9 × 37.2 mm. Fujifilm rates the battery at about 350 shots per charge. The body is not weather sealed. It records to one SD UHS-I card slot. It shoots video at 1080/60p.
The viewfinder is 2.36M-dot OLED corner viewfinder (0.62× magnification). The rear screen is a 3.0-inch fixed LCD with 1.04M dots. Native sensitivity runs ISO 200–6400, extended to 100–51200. Continuous shooting reaches 7 fps.
Compared with the X-E2 (2013), the previous model in the series:
- launch price $300 lower ($699)
It was followed by the X-E3 in 2017.
X-E2S specifications
- Released
- February 2016
- Launch price
- $699
- Sensor
- 16.3 MP APS-C
- Processor
- EXR Processor II
- In-body stabilisation
- No
- Battery life
- 350 shots
- Weight
- 350 g
- Film simulations
- 11
- Previous model
- X-E2 (2013)
- Next model
- X-E3 (2017)
Specifications
- Sensor
- 16.3 MP X-Trans CMOS II
- Sensor format
- APS-C, 23.6 × 15.6 mm
- ISO range
- ISO 200–6400 (100–51200 extended)
- Burst
- 7 fps
- Video
- 1080/60p
- Viewfinder
- 2.36M-dot OLED corner viewfinder, 0.62× magnification
- Screen
- 3.0-inch fixed LCD, 1.04M dots
- Lens mount
- Fujifilm X
- Card slots
- 1× SD UHS-I
- Weather sealed
- No
- Dimensions
- 129 × 74.9 × 37.2 mm
Dimensions
- 129 mm wide
- 74.9 mm tall
- 37.2 mm deep
Film simulations on the X-E2S
It has 11 of the 20 film simulations. It lacks REALA ACE, Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA Bleach Bypass, Classic Negative, ETERNA / Cinema, and 4 more.
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The X-E2S takes X mount lenses, and the catalog lists 92 of them. 40 are Fujifilm’s own and 52 come from other brands, mostly Viltrox, 7Artisans, and Sigma. Focal lengths run from 8 mm to 600 mm, and the fastest opens at f/0.9. 69 are primes and 23 are zooms.
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Fujifilm no longer sells the X-E2S new. It arrived in February 2016 and the X-E3 replaced it in September 2017, so what is on sale now is second hand. Its launch price was $699, the only official figure it ever had. Fujifilm rated it at 350 shots per charge with a new battery.
Compare with
Other X-E cameras
Common questions
When was the Fujifilm X-E2S released?
Fujifilm released it in February 2016 at a US launch price of $699.
Does the X-E2S have in-body stabilization?
No. Stabilization depends on the lens, if the one you mount has it.
How many film simulations does the X-E2S have?
It has 11 of the 20 film simulations. It lacks REALA ACE, Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA Bleach Bypass, Classic Negative, ETERNA / Cinema, and 4 more.
How long does the X-E2S battery last?
Fujifilm rates it at about 350 shots per charge.
How much does the X-E2S weigh?
350 g with battery and card, and it measures 129 × 74.9 × 37.2 mm.
Is the X-E2S weather sealed?
No, the body is not sealed.
Which lenses fit the X-E2S?
The X-E2S takes X mount lenses, and the catalog lists 92 of them. 40 are Fujifilm’s own and 52 come from other brands, mostly Viltrox, 7Artisans, and Sigma.
Is the X-E2S still sold new?
No, Fujifilm has discontinued it and the X-E3 took its place.
What changed from the X-E2?
Launch price $300 lower ($699).
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Last updated August 22, 2026