Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-M1

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.