Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XQ1

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XQ1

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XQ1 Review.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XQ2
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Fujifilm XQ1

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

350 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm XQ1 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Lighter weight
206g vs 330g
Lighter weight
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm XQ1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm XQ1 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm XF1

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$460
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm XF1

Fujifilm XQ1

Fujifilm XF1

$699
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$460
2/3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm XQ1

Sony NEX-3N

$699
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX1100

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm XQ1

Samsung NX1100

$699
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon S120

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon S120

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon S120

Fujifilm XQ1

Canon S120

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$449
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm XQ1

Sony NEX-5T

$699
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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