Clicky

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X100 versus Fujifilm X-A2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The Fujifilm X100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the Fujifilm X-A2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X100 Fujifilm X-A2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X100

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2011Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X100 Fujifilm X-A2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 has got outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A2 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100 versus Fujifilm X-A2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the Fujifilm X-A2.

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X-A2 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X-A2.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A2 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
61
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 shots)
slow fps (5.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
78
great battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
25
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
70
selfie friendly display
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X-A2
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Fujifilm X-A2
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X-A2
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-05-16 2015-01-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,800 $370