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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 13 months before the Fujifilm X-A2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the Fujifilm X-A2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 13 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A2 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the Fujifilm X-A2.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A2 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography highlights
54
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
78
good battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging info
31
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
70
selfie friendly display
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A2
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-A2
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2015-01-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $370