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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
61
Overall
58
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm XF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 15 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm XF1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2012Fresher by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm XF1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm XF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm XF1 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (255g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
31
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (255g)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm XF1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-30 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 NP-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $380