Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 6 months later than the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A2 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.