Fujifilm X-A7

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 425 Focus Points
    • 3.5" 2,760k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X-A7 was announced in 2019 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.5" screen with 2,760k dot resolution.

    Fujifilm X-A7 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm X-A series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm X-A series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A7 September
    2019    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.5"
    2,760k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A5
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    		January
    2018    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A10
    Compare
    		December
    2016    		 16.28 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A3
    Compare
    		August
    2016    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A2
    Compare
    		January
    2015    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A1
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    		November
    2013    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X-A7 vs X-A5 vs X-A10 vs X-A3 vs X-A2 vs X-A1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-A7.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.5"
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Light - 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm X-A7 to its predecessor X-A5 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
    More Focus Points 425 vs 91
    Digital Image Stabilization vs
    Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
    Larger Screen 3.5" vs 3.0"
    Higher Resolution Screen 2,760k dot vs 1,040k dot
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Bluetooth Version 4.2 vs 4.1 LE
    Lighter 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz) vs 361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5
    More Expensive $699 (w/15-45mm lens) vs $599 (with 15-45mm PZ lens)
    Lower Boosted ISO 25600 vs 51,200
    Shorter Battery Life 440 shots vs 450 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X-A7 vs X-A5.

    Screen

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Fujifilm X-A7 has a 3.5" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 2,760k dot resolution which is quite high by today's standards. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Fujifilm X-A7 with Fully Articulated screen

    Sensor

    Fujifilm X-A7 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25600 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Fujifilm X-A7's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.7 mm369 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


    Lens Mount

    Fujifilm X-A7 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-A7.

    Fujifilm X-A3
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-A5
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-A1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-A10
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    APS-C

    16.28 MP

    Fujifilm X-A2
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-T1 IR
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Canon SX530 HS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon 1Ds III
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    Full Frame

    21.1 MP

    Sony SLT-A33
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T8i
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Olympus PEN E-P1
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12 MP

    Sony a5100
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    APS-C

    24.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X-A7 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X-A7 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X-A7 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X-A7 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -2 to +2 EV with 1/3 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X-A7 has dimensions of 119 x 68 x 41 mm (4.69 x 2.7 x 1.61"). It weighs 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    119 mm (4.69")

    68 mm (2.7")

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    41 mm (1.61")

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    Fujifilm X-A7 dimensions

    Fujifilm X-A7 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X-A7 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Fujifilm X-A7 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Fujifilm X-A7 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Fujifilm X-A7 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Fujifilm X-A7 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.5"
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Fujifilm X-A7 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Fujifilm X-A7 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    Fujifilm X-A7 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X-A7 and give score of 73 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    73

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
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    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 62 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    POOR
    48

    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 48 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    89

    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 89 for Focusing parameters.

    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    90

    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 90 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.5"
    •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    92

    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 92 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm X-A7 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


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