• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $1400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $1299
  • APS-C
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E2
Samsung NX300
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Ricoh Theta SC
Samsung NX300
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2
Samsung NX30
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Ricoh Theta SC
Samsung NX30
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Longer exposure
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
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