• APS-C 357.3mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 16,000
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Sony QX1 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $550 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Sony QX1

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.5 fps vs 3.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 16000 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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

  • 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 NEX-6

Sony QX1
Sony NEX-6
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 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 Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1
Samsung NX2000
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX2000
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Sony QX1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 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

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1
Samsung NX3300
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX3300
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony QX1
Ricoh GR II
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony QX1 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X-A2
Ricoh GR II
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GR II

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