Fujifilm X-A1 vs X-A2
The X-A1 and X-A2 are closely matched — the right pick comes down to what you shoot.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A2 are both Fujifilm X-A bodies. The X-A2 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2015. At launch the X-A1 was $599 and the X-A2 $549, making the X-A2 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-A1 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you a lighter 330 g body.
The X-A2 isn't far behind. It hits back with 410-shot battery life.
So which one? If you want a lighter 330 g body, get the X-A1. If 410-shot battery life is closer to what you actually need, the X-A2 is the smarter buy. And the X-A2 costs less — $549 at launch.
Where the X-A1 wins
- +a lighter 330 g body
Where the X-A2 wins
- +410-shot battery life
X-A1 vs X-A2: full specs
| Spec | X-A1 2013 · $599 |  X-A22015 · $549 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Launch price | $599 | $549 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP | 16.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | Bayer | Bayer |
| Processor | EXR Processor II | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–6400 | 200–6400 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 49 | 49 |
| Subject detection | none | none |
| Burst (fps) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 1080p 30p | 1080p 30p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| LCD | 3" tilt | 3" flip |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 330 g | 350 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126 | NP-W126 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 350 shots | 410 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 5 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.