Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS Kiss M

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS Kiss M. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss M is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2S were released 2016 and Canon EOS Kiss M was released 2018. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E2S 2016
Canon EOS Kiss M 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M has a "Canon APS-C"-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-E2S 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss M 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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-E2S has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2S 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS Kiss M 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Kiss M has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E2S. 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

Canon EOS Kiss M has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2S. Canon EOS Kiss M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-E2S has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2S 200-6400
Canon EOS Kiss M 100-25600

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Kiss M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E2S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E2S can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2S 7
Canon EOS Kiss M 10

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS Kiss M 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.

Canon EOS Kiss M weighs 390 gr (equal to 0.86 lb) which is 11% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E2S 350 gr
0.77 lb
Canon EOS Kiss M 390 gr
0.86 lb

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS Kiss M Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS Kiss M, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Name Fujifilm X-E2S Canon EOS Kiss M
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Release Year 2016 2018
Release Date 2016-01-15 2018-02-26
MSRP 699 USD 779 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 8
Image
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 77 143
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Frames per second 7 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/32000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS Kiss M
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 235 shots
Width 129 mm 116 mm
Height 75 mm 88 mm
Depth 37 mm 59 mm
Weight 350 gram 390 gram