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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 17 months later than the Fujifilm X-M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the Fujifilm X-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2013More recent by 17 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
58
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery life (410 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging details
70
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
31
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $370 $399