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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 3 months before the Fujifilm X-E2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the Fujifilm X-E2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedNovember 2013March 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 features external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-E2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the Fujifilm X-E2.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
66
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
31
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
34
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-03-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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. 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $450