Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A1

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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A1

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A2 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A3
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Sony A1

Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 4.16 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Sony A1 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
No vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/400 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
50.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
165 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Sony A1

Sony NEX-6

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Sony A1

Fujifilm X-E2

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-A3

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A1

Fujifilm X-A3

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony A7R IV

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon R5

$600
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$3349
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

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