Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-A1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T1 and the Fujifilm X-A1, 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-T1 was introduced in April 2014 and Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T1 over Fujifilm X-A1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-A1 over Fujifilm X-T1.

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.

Screen

Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-A1 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,040k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-T1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.16x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-A1.

Fujifilm X-T1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-A1 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.

Fujifilm X-T1 has CMOS X-TRANS II sensor

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
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Cameras are equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution.

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-T1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-A1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-A1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T1 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi 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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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-T1 has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm X-A1 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-A1 come with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X-T1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. Fujifilm X-A1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Fujifilm X-T1 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-T1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-A1. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Fujifilm X-A1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps.

Flash

Fujifilm X-A1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m (ISO200m) and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Fujifilm X-T1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Fujifilm X-T1 body has dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85") and Fujifilm X-A1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54"). Fujifilm X-T1 weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) and Fujifilm X-A1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz).

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-A1

129 mm

90 mm

117 mm

67 mm

90 mm

67 mm

47 mm

39 mm