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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedSeptember 2019November 2013More recent by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k920kSharper display (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with exterior 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) while the Fujifilm X-A7 has proportions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the Fujifilm X-A7.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A7 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography details
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
88
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2019-09-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 2,760k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 320 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $700