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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 5 months later than the QX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony QX1

 Fujifilm X-A2 QX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 QX1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony QX1

 Fujifilm X-A2 QX1 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the QX1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and QX1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and QX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
58
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
max fps low (5.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery power (410 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
71
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
Sony QX1 Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
32
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony QX1
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2015-01-14 2014-09-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Resolution of display 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Price at release $370 $500