Fujifilm X-A1

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

performance, usability, portability, price, image quality

viewfinder, shutter, zoom, control panel, energy

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

image quality, price, portability, size, lens

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Swift and accurate auto focus ; Plenty of effects and Fuji’s Film Simulation modes ; Tilting LCD

A larger handgrip would have been useful ; Longer lenses make the camera front heavy ; No eye level viewfinder built in

If you’ve been seduced by the premium look and feel of previous Fujifilm X cameras but haven’t been able to justify the expense until now, the X-A1 is a great value-added place to start.

Excellent image quality. 5.5fps shooting. Retro design. Sharp kit lens. Built-in flash. Tilting 921k-dot rear display. Built-in Wi-Fi.

No EVF option. Noticeable shutter lag. A bit slow to turn on. Lacks mic input. Noticeable rolling shutter in video.

Like the X-M1, the X-A1 has integrated support for Wi-Fi. The very basic implementation allows you to transfer JPG images to your iOS or Android device. You'll just need the free Fujifilm Photo Receiver app or the Fujifilm Camera App from your device's...

APS-C CMOS sensor ; High image quality ; Excellent low-light image performance ; Fast burst mode (JPEG and RAW) ; Two thumb dials ; High-resolution LCD (921k dots) ; LCD folds up/down 90 degrees ; Small, lightweight body ; Attractive color effects ;...

Contrast-detection auto focus is slow ; Auto focus locks at first frame in burst mode ; No optical viewfinder ; LCD does not swivel horizontally ; Lens selection is limited ; No aperture ring on kit lens ; Menu navigation can be clunky

The Wi-Fi-enabled X-A1 offers a sweet deal - an APS-C sensor that delivers very high image quality and low noise at very high ISO settings. You also get lots of fine-tuning tweaks in the menus, and various manual controls. But if fast action...

The Japanese manufacturer has published 6 sample images, meaning you can judge the quality of this compact system camera yourself. The Fujifilm X-A1 test images are captured at ISO 200, 400 and 800. Click on the link below the photo to download the...

The Fujifilm X-A1 system camera has its key operation buttons and dials positioned on the right side of the body for easy use and quick picture taking. The Mode Dial for selecting the optimum setting for each scene gives access to the Advanced SR Auto...

The new Fujifilm X-A1 is essentially the same camera as the X-M1 model that was introduced a few months ago, just with a different image sensor, some new colourways, and a significantly lower price tag. Despite swapping the technologically innovative...

Swift and accurate auto focus, Plenty of effects and Fuji’s Film Simulation modes, Tilting LCD

A larger handgrip would have been useful, Longer lenses make the camera front heavy, No eye level viewfinder built in

If you’ve been seduced by the premium look and feel of previous Fujifilm X cameras but haven’t been able to justify the expense until now, the X-A1 is a great value-added place to start. Gavin is a Macworld U.K. contributor who has written about...

When we reviewed the X-M1, we concluded that it was a camera with an excellent sensor in a chintzy body. The X-A1 keeps the same cheap suit, drops in a marginally inferior sensor, and charges you $200 less. Is that a good thing? It depends on what...