Fujifilm X-A7
Announced September 12, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Fujifilm X-A7 is a capable entry-level mirrorless camera that produces sharp images and quality 4K video. While it offers a large, responsive touchscreen and reliable autofocus, the lack of an electronic viewfinder and awkward handling can make it a challenging choice for some photographers.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- High-quality, sharp image output with accurate color reproduction
- Large, fully articulating touchscreen with intuitive touch-to-focus
- Reliable and fast autofocus performance for stills and video
- Capable 4K video recording with microphone input
- Lightweight, portable design with USB-C charging
Cons
- Awkward handling and unintuitive menu navigation
- Absence of an electronic viewfinder
- Mediocre kit lens performance
- Limited buffer size and slow burst capture
- Lack of built-in sensor stabilization
- Launch price $699.95 (USD)
- Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 4K
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 81/100
Our early impressions of the X-A7 were overwhelmingly positive and now that we’ve spent time shooting with a production model of the camera we are happy to say that this is in fact the best entry-level mirrorless ILC that Fujifilm has released.
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When we reviewed the X-A5 in 2018 we came to the conclusion that it was a good option for first time mirrorless buyers, however it wasn’t without its pitfalls.
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The Fujifilm X-A7 gives pretty much everything you could want from an entry-level mirrorless camera. There's a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor, 4K video recording, and usefully a large 3.5inch vari-angle touch-screen.
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Judging it on image quality alone reveals a capable performer, but it’s hard to get over the handling issues, lack of a viewfinder and high price for stills shooters - vloggers are encouraged to take a look though.
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If we were to judge the X-A7 on the basis of the pictures that it takes, then we would highly recommend it.
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The Fujfiilm X-A7 packs a lot of camera power into a small form factor. We've little bad to say about its image quality—it may not have the latest and greatest sensor, but it holds up, and offers loads of good-looking JPG options, plus Raw capture for more serious photographers.
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The X-A7 has some pretty impressive specs for an entry-level camera, and has the performance to match, with a significant improvement to the camera’s autofocus performance over its predecessor.
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The X-A7 has a brilliant design, oodles of fun, advanced features and good overall quality, but it faces stiff competition from Sony's mirrorless cameras.
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The Fujifilm X-A7 is a perfect camera for entry-level photographers, in that it provides a perfect solution for those wanting to improve their photography game.
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I'm not sure about that; its small size and weight along with its extensive auto and manual capabilities make it an all-around useful camera for stills and video for yourself and for whatever other subjects you fancy.
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If you are traveling and looking for a lightweight solution or a beginner camera to start off from coming from a smartphone, the X-A7 is a great camera for that.
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The X-A7 is a good overall entry-level mirrorless camera. The newly developed contrast-based autofocus system and the 3.5-inches flip touchscreen are the biggest upgrades when compared to the predecessor.
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It is a great little starter camera for stills and video.
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While the learning curve is steep, for the price and the performance, I’d say it’s definitely worth powering through those issues.
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The Fujifilm X-A7 clearly has its strengths, and is squarely aimed at beginners and vloggers; but, the end result makes it a tricky one to recommend.
