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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced 7 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-A1 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-A1

 A7c Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020November 2013More recent by 82 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-A1 A7c 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about 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) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the A7c.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A7c is 87 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A7c.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
86
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7c Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging information
Sony A7c Vlogging information
31
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 740 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $1,800