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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 6 years after the Fujifilm X-E1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the Fujifilm X-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedSeptember 2019February 2013Newer by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2760k460kSharper display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A7 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
88
good battery power (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (2.8")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Fujifilm X-A7Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2013-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 2,760 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 440 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $700 $600