Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-A2

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Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-A2

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-7.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A2.
Compare Fujifilm X-A2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A3
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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

740 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Pentax K-7

Less expensive
$550 vs $1300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
40 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Newer
10 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Pentax K-7 Full Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony DSLR-A380

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$849
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon T2i

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon T2i

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony A55

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$734
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Pentax K-7

Sony NEX-6

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax K-7 vs 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

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X-E2

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Wider angle kit lens

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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