Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony WX30

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and WX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.