Fujifilm X-A2 Review

X-A2 Summary

The Fuji X-A2 feels designed for both new, step-up photographers as well as more experienced ones who expect additional physical controls. And though it lacks the fancy X-Trans sensor of higher-end Fuji cameras, the image quality is rather impressive at both low and higher ISOs. All in all, despite some notable drawbacks and performance issues, the Fujifilm X-A2 balances very good still image quality and decent performance with a great price point, and when all is said and done, makes it a great entry into the Fuji X-system and their excellent family of lenses.

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.

List pricing for the Fuji X-A2 with Fujinon XC16-50mm II lens is set at US$550 in the US market, some $50 (8%) below list pricing of the prior model. The Fuji X-A2 began shipping in February 2015, and the body is available in two-tone back & silver, white & silver or brown & silver.

4.0 out of 5.0