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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the Fujifilm X-E2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019March 2014Fresher by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kClearer display (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 features physical measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-E2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A7 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography info
80
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not have image stabilization
34
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Fujifilm X-A7Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2014-03-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,760k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" 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 440 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $450