• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Sony RX1 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.97 vs 4.82 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More pixels
    24.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Sony RX1

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    40 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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

  • Full-frame, 24-megapixel sensor in a compact body; Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f/2 T* lens; Blazing fast autofocus; Impressive image quality that rivals (and sometimes surpasses) full-frame DSLRs; Customizable function buttons make it a breeze to use.

  • Fixed-length lens limits shooting flexibility; Some exposure bias, color shift, moire and video AF issues; Viewfinders (optical or electronic) only available as optional accessories; Extremely expensive for a compact camera.

  • Read our Sony RX1 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 NEX-6

Sony RX1
Sony NEX-6
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony RX1 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 Sony RX1R

Sony RX1
Sony RX1R
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R

Fujifilm X-A2
Sony RX1R
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Sony RX1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony RX1 vs 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

Compared to Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1
Sony RX1R II
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II

Fujifilm X-A2
Sony RX1R II
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony RX1R II

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1
Zeiss ZX1
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels
  • $6000
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony RX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Fujifilm X-A2
Zeiss ZX1
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $6000
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Zeiss ZX1

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