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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E2S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E2S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016November 2013More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with 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) and the Fujifilm X-E2S has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-E2S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
34
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E2S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $599