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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 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
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 3 months after the Fujifilm X-M1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the Fujifilm X-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-M1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides outer 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-M1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography features
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
31
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
31
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2013-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 330g (0.73 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $399