Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P7

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 21 months before the E-P7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the E-P7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has sizing of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the E-P7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P7.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.