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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 8 years prior to the E-P7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the E-P7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 E-P7 Fujifilm X-A1 
RevealedJune 2021November 2013More modern by 91 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-P7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the E-P7.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-P7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-P7.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
86
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography information
54
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography advice
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
87
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
31
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P7
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2021-06-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $800