Fujifilm X-A2
Announced January 15, 2015
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Fujifilm X-A2 is a capable and stylish entry-level mirrorless camera that produces high-quality images at an affordable price point. Although it lacks a built-in viewfinder and touchscreen functionality, the inclusion of a tilting selfie screen and solid overall performance makes it a compelling option for beginners.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent still image quality and color reproduction
- Compact, lightweight, and well-built body
- User-friendly design with tilting selfie LCD
- High-quality, sharp kit lens included
- Good value for the price
Cons
- No built-in or optional electronic viewfinder
- Limited Wi-Fi functionality with no remote control
- Lacks touchscreen capabilities
- Sluggish autofocus and tracking performance
- Inconsistent white balance and metering under certain conditions
- Launch price $549.95 (USD)
- Sensor 16.3MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 1080p 30p 4K 0p
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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All in all, the Fujifilm X-A2 balances very good still image quality and decent performance with a great price point, which when all is said and done, makes it a great entry into the Fuji X-system and their excellent family of lenses.
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The X-A2, is a relatively minor update on the X-A1 and it’s clear that its launch into the market has come about by the popularity of those shooting selfies and the impact of the selfie culture.
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The combination of this lens and the compact body makes for a compelling package, with the added bonus of a good 3inch tilting screen and built in Wi-Fi connectivity.
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The X-A2 is certainly right up there with the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market, so if image quality at a very affordable price is paramount, the X-A2 fits the bill.
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[P]rovided you're happy to forgo a viewfinder, the Fuji XA2 is a good entry-level camera.
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The Fujifilm X-A2 is a very capable mirrorless camera, but it's a little pricey for an entry-level model.
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A solid feeling entry-level interchangeable-lens camera which lacks a viewfinder, but that has enough other features to satisfy novices and enthusiasts on a budget.
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There's strong competition at this price level, and the X-A2's features seem dated (no 1080/60p video, for example, let alone 4K).
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The X-A2 stays faithful to the X series as a whole with its classic design and wide array of film simulation modes but remains approachable and easy to use thanks to its various automatic modes.
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[T]he X-A2 is a fairly competent camera that should more than meet the needs of first-time users who are moving into the world of interchangeable lens cameras.
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The Fujifilm X-A2 mirrorless compact system camera, the successor to the X-A1, uses a standard APS-C sized image sensor rather than the X-Trans CMOS II sensor found in other Fujifilm cameras like the X-T1 and X-E1.
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The Fujifilm X-A2, the company's update to the X-A1 from 2013, is the latest compact system to opt for a flip-forward screen. But does it strengthen the X-series line-up?
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The X-A2 is another impressive X-series camera from Fujifilm, and packs in a lot for the price.
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The Fuji X-A2 allows one to join the family of Fuji mirrorless for an entry-level price.
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