After the X-Pro2 specs, now digicame-info also confirms the FR-rumored specs for the X-E2s.
Same same, but different… it’s all about the firmware (and the new hand grip). As already rumored here, new AF-system and Electronic shutter. No Acros film simulation.
– 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor
– Image processing engine EXR Processor II
– Intelligent hybrid AF that the moving object tracking performance improved significantly
– EVF is 2.36 million dot organic EL. Magnification 062 times. Time lag is 0.005 seconds
– Silent electronic shutter of the fastest 1/32000 seconds
– Wifi. Remote control shooting
– Improved grip
– It weighs 350 grams
– Video Full HD 60fps
– In continuous shooting AF tracking 7 frames / sec.
– Five types of auto bracketing mode
– Eight of the advanced filter
– 11 types including the classic chrome of the film simulation mode
– Digital split image, focus peaking
– Pop-up flash
– Than the intuitive longer and GUI
– Interval for time-lapse photography timer
– ISO sensitivity up to 51200
– Exposure compensation +/- 3EV
– The battery is NP-W126. The number of remaining shots is 350 sheets
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Same price like the X-E2, okay!
Firmware-Update for the X-E2, okay!
But, come on Fuji, it is 2016, not 2013 !!!
Thanks, now please tell us about the X-E2 firmware 4.0. Any updateed rumors?
nice software upgrade…. the announced firmware update for X-E2 is probably dead now… :/ sad for existing users
Looks like you think that fuji thinks like canon/nikon/sony.
Let x-e2 users buy the upgrade at least…
Otherwise KAIZEN is dead now :/
The full version may not fit into x-e2. Maybe the x-e2s has more space for firmware? Kaizen for the x-e2 may need to die soon… there’s already been at least 6 updates, some of which have had significant additions.
Patrick, is the firmware upgrade still coming for the XE-2? You have been very silent about that rumor lately?
it will come
It becomes more and more clear that x-e2 users will get a very nice late Christmas gift just as the xt1-users got when they released the graphite model with lots of software improvements.
Thus is very nicely staged by fujis marketing department. First making the world think its too good to be true by calling it a new model and then giving it to the customers before the press to show potential x-pro2 customers that they can expect upgrades for a long time in the future.
It’s actually brilliant.
redcoon referal link doesn’t work.
These supposed specs are only baffling if Fuji is still planning to upgrade the AF firmware for X-E2 owners.
Can I get the new grip please for my X-E2?
popup flash? really..
why not? the x-e2 has it already and it’s excellent as a fill-flash.
Anything about instax printer support?
I’m striking a blow for the X-E2/X-E2s! It’s still a great camera!
For everyone already owning it (X-E2) and for everyone thinking about owning it (X-E2s).
Are they going to sell it for $500? Because that’s about what it’s worth considering you can get a used x-t1 for about that
I don’t understand the point of this camera. I guess it’s charging for what would have been a firmware upgrade.
There has to be some sort of internal upgrades if they’re doing this and not a X-E2 firmware upgrade to bring those features along.
Well, I was so excited about this update, but now, after reading about the new X-pro version, I think the X-pro2 will find its way to my camera bag!
I think the X-E2s is a pure marketing strategy thing. Because the X-E2 is considered as “old and cheap” there has to be a replacement to push sales. Bringing a Kaizen update to the existing X-E2 will not sell a single X-E2.
Bringing a new camera called X-E2s with very small physical changes and a lot of software changes makes big money. There is a new camera in store that sellers will be selling to customers and it costs Fujifilm very few. All software changes can be copied and pasted from X-T10 and X-T1 and the new handgrip and new name on the housing is easy on production side.
Smart move Fuji. You will make more money if you keep some software updates to the X-E2s instead of the old X-E2. So previous owners might switch. Go for it!
It’s people like you who make me angry. Why not make that same money selling a FW update to X-E2 owners and doing the environment some good?
Agree! I can accept $100 for a FW like this…
Because very few new customers will buy a X-E2. They want a brand spanking new camera, even if the inerts are a few years old. It is indeed pure marketing. I don’t think Fuji is expecting any of the X-E2 users to “upgrade” to a X-E2s.
I never said they shouldn’t release the X-E2S, I think they should (but also offer a paid upgrade). But paying at least 300€ for what is essentially new firmware is a ridiculous price. I upgraded from LR 4 to LR 6 for 72€ and that is a much more complex piece of software than a camera FW that has largely been written anyway.
You people always just talk about short-sighted income for the companies. That’s what most companies do and that has corrupted the market. Building up a loyal customer base is very important and is done by doing things in your customers’ best interest. Many of them will come back to you when they need a new camera. And the money they saved through the FW update they will invest in new lenses (which is where the real money is).
Because xe2 users will get it for free.
The big question is, will xe2s users get more updates in the future? A good hint will be the price. If its cheap, probably fewer future upgrades than if its expensive.
As a XE2 owner, we’re not owed another update.
As far as I’m concerned, I’m looking to add another recent body to my kit. I don’t expect Fujifilm to “yet again” provide a fw update to the XE2. In my opinion, they did enough. I’ve been nothing but pleased with the camera, aside from not having a tilt screen, something I can take advantage with my street shooting.
that sounds very much like canikon than fuji. And how much do you think they should sell it to make ´´more money´´?
Hypothetical: Maybe the 2S contains electronic (guts) changes that are material from a electrical engineering perspective, but not from a marketing perspective. For example, Fuji continuously upgrades various circuitry components which makes the 2S eleven percent faster than the original. Is that something marketing really wants the public to know? The public really doesn’t need to know that the X-E2 is 11% slower than the 2S. Just sayin…
I love my X-E2. If you psychologically need a new camera, buy some accessories. I added the MHG-XE grip, Lensmate thumbrest and stylish soft release button. It’s ergometrically near perfect for my hands.
Let the belly aching begin from existing x-e2 owners who haven’t been paying attention to Fujirumors.
If what Fujirumors has reported is correct, x-e2 owners will be getting much the same features in a firmware upgrade.
So why would Fuji also make the x-e2s? Obviously just to renew interest in this camera, since a new model gets more press attention. Makes perfect sense: make existing owners happy with firmware update, attract new owners with press attention that x-e2s gets. Good business sense.
I really hope this is how it pans out.
As an X-E2 owner myself, couldn’t agree more! I don’t see the point in pre-emptively complaining about not getting something you might still get.
I find the grip really really sexy..
“Than the intuitive longer and GUI”
What?
meanwhile at sony: A6100 with 36mp BSI, IBIS, Touchscreen + 4K Video. Maybe i can buy a X-E1 and put A6100 electronics into the fuji body and have some advanced camera casemod, hmm … 😉
Choose your poison! I wish for IBIS, tilt touch screen, silent shutter and 24MP+ (Bayer) in a rangefinder body for a long time now. Sony brings it to the table and Fuji is missing it again… Maybe in 2 years???
On the other hand Sonys APSC lense lineup is not half as complete or brilliant like Fujis lenses. I wish I could use my XF 35mm 1.4 on the new A6100. But with Fuji colors or better Canon colors! 😉
even nikon! put a touchscreen in their new flagship camera D5 wow…. 🙂
Actually I’m worring that my cute X-E2 won’t have such a great FW upgrade…
If X-E2 will have such a FW upgrade, why buy a X-E2s?
So…The 4.0 will bring only some small upgrades, I think.
Oh God, please say that I’m wrong.
You are wrong!
Yeah…I really hope that I’m wrong.
Does sound like features of the X-T1/X-T10 migrated into the X-E2s. Make use of those features to have a rangfinder style camera with the goodies of the X-T1/X-T10 and add a new sensor and features to the X-T2/X-T10 II.
Watch this space for some really nice deals on new X-E2 bodies over the coming weeks. If the new FW brings the X-E2 close to the functionality of the X-E2s it’ll be a steal.
I’m still very happy with my X-E2 and will be even more pleased if the new FW brings some of the features of the X-E2s (especially AF performance and electronic shutter from the newer models).
Fuji is one of those companies that has some great products and spirit but unfortunately attracts some very entitled consumers, a bit like Apple. I, for one, will ignore the perpetual belly achers and keep collecting X system glass until the next generation of bodies has been released and likely upgrade when their prices are reasonable.
In the old days you’d buy a body that would last 5-10 years and you’d invest in better glass. If Fuji could upgrade the X-E2 through firmware (even at a small charge) I’d bye more Fuji Lenses.
What about the 51200 ISO?
Just underexpose and boost in post. It does the same thing.
No tilt able screen? Sigh, might as well get a XT10/1…
A lot of upset XE2 owners below… It’s upsetting. Y’all should really stop complaining, fujifilm has provided us with a great camera, with great updates. A few of y’all sound downright greedy and selfish… Fujifilm didn’t have to give us Anything, not one update!
I got an update, which felt like getting a whole new camera! I never got anything like that from Canon, or Panasonic.
I got an update, which felt like… well… an update.
I read these “whole new camera” sentiments left and right, but never got my head around how a few improvements and additions (as much as I appreciate them for what they are) could possibly incite them.
So in comparing the specs, the 2S shows: 1) double ISO sensitivity (51200 vs. 25600), 2) faster shutter speed (1/32000 vs. 1/4000) and 3) the newer “intelligent hybrid AF. Does anyone up on hardware/software know whether these changes could all be affected with simply the newer FW?
1: No, just “better” noise reduction or just digits. It will still be usable up to the same iso (whatever is ok for you). Just as every aps-c camera released the last couple of years. This is firmware only.
2: Yes, this is electronic shutter. It doesnt freeze the subject, but enables strong light photography. Could be firmware, but there is a slim chance they included something from the xt1.
3: The af improvements from xt1. Firmware only!
Fuji is not stupid. They know more camera sales = happy existing user/owners. Kaizen. It’s the cheapest and most effective marketing available for ANY brand.
Iphone 6 -> 6s, Fuji xe-2 -> xe-2s.
It looks like FF was pretty successful in making us love their cams and technical characteristics more than photography itself… 🙂
If this specs becomes true it conffirms that differences between X-E2 and X-T1 are hardware-based, thus all FW updates of the latter can’t be expected to be implemented on the X-E2.
Then, I’m wondering what could bring the rumored FW update to my X-E2? I hope worth the waiting.
On the other hand, this X-E2s is a kind of X-T1 into a rangefinder-like camera shape. Likely an affordable alternative to enter into the Fuji X system for new users, while current X-E2 users can opt to upgrade to X-Pro2 or wait for the X-E3 — if Fuji does the same when brought the first generation of X cameras.