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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 20 months later than the E-PL9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the E-PL9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL9 
IntroducedSeptember 2019February 2018Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kCrisper screen (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL9 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 features exterior 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-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL9.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography factors
80
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography info
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 380 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
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 440 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $599