Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon D3400

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon D3400. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E2S

Nikon D3400

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3400 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2016.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E2S	2016
Nikon D3400	2016

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E2S is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3400 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3400 has a "Nikon DX"-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
Nikon D3400	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 Nikon D3400 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
Nikon D3400	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Nikon D3400 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

Nikon D3400 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2S. Nikon D3400 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
Nikon D3400	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-E2S has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3400 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3400 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E2S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3400

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 Nikon D3400 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2S	7
Nikon D3400	5

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 Nikon D3400 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 D3400 weighs 395 gr (equal to 0.87 lb) which is 13% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E2S	350 gr 0.77 lb
Nikon D3400	395 gr 0.87 lb