Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A2

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-A7 and the Fujifilm X-A2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced in September 2019 and Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-A7 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

      Fujifilm X-A2 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-A2.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      •   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
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      •   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
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-A7

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-A7 over Fujifilm X-A2.

      Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A2
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4896 x 3264
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 425 vs 49
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 2,760k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz) vs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 440 shots vs 410 shots

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X-A2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-A2 over Fujifilm X-A7.

      Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A2
      Cheaper $699 (w/15-45mm lens) vs $549 (with 16-50mm lens)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A2
        Cheap$699 (w/15-45mm lens)$549 (with 16-50mm lens)
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A2
        No Image Stabilization
        No Viewfinder
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life440 shots410 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-A7 has a 3.5" Fully Articulated screen with 2,760k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-A2 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Fujifilm X-A7 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-A2 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-A7 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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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. Fujifilm X-A2 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      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-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 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

      Fujifilm X-A7 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Fujifilm X-A2 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 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 Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-A7 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-A2 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-A2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-A7 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have 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.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A7 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 Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-A7 has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm X-A2 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-A7 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 440 shots and Fujifilm X-A2 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have 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 on Fujifilm X-A7, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-A2. Fujifilm X-A7 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Fujifilm X-A2 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m at ISO 100 on Fujifilm X-A7 and 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-A2. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-A7 body has dimensions of 119 x 68 x 41 mm (4.69 x 2.7 x 1.61") and Fujifilm X-A2 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.57"). Fujifilm X-A7 weighs 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz) and Fujifilm X-A2 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz).

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      119 mm

      68 mm

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      117 mm

      67 mm

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      41 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-A2

      Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-A2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      73
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      74
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      GOOD
      84
      •   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
      GOOD
      77
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   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)
      GOOD
      82
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   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
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-A2 and give them scores of 73 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      71
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-A7

      Fujifilm X-A2

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


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