Fujifilm announces X-A7, a $700 entry level mirrorless camera

Fujifilm has just announced X-A7, the latest model of its X series of mirrorless cameras. It’s a lightweight, compact camera aimed at beginners, priced $700 along with a kit lens. But despite the low price and being an entry-level model, it still has a lot to offer to those who are just starting out.

Fujifilm X-A7 features a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor (1.5x crop factor). It offers a native sensitivity range from ISO 200-12800, expandable to ISO 100-51200. It shoots UHD 4K video at up to 30fps, and Full HD recording at up to 60fps. As for the continuous shooting rate, this camera shoots 6 fps. The sensor also affords a 117-area hybrid AF system that uses both phase-detection and contrast-detection methods for quick and precise AF.

The camera has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can wirelessly share photos, or remotely control the camera from your smartphone. As for the design, Fujifilm A-X7 is sleek and compact, and pretty lightweight, too. Camera body with the battery and a memory card weighs only 320 g.

Like most entry-level cameras, the Fujifilm X-A7 retails with a kit lens: XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ. Let’s check out the full specs of both:

Imaging

Lens Mount	FUJIFILM X
Camera Format	APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
Image Stabilization	Digital (Video Only)

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 200 to 12800 (Extended: 100 to 51200)
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second 1/4000 to 4 Second in Program Mode 0 to 60 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second 1/32000 to 4 Second in Program Mode 0 to 60 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second 1/32000 to 4 Second in Program Mode 0 to 60 Minute in Bulb Mode
Metering Method	Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance	Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting	Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/10-Second Delay

Video

Recording Modes	MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p 1080 x 1080 at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p 720 x 720 at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
External Recording Modes	UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p
Recording Limit	Up to 15 Minutes for UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Up to 30 Minutes for Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Audio File Format	Linear PCM (Stereo)

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	117

Viewfinder and Monitor

Monitor Size	3.5″
Monitor Resolution	2,760,000 Dot
Monitor Type	Articulating Touchscreen LCD

Flash

Built-In Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	Auto, Forced On, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Suppressed Flash
Guide Number	13.12′ / 4 m at ISO 100
Maximum Sync Speed	1/180 Second
Flash Compensation	-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Interface

Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity	2.5mm Sub-Mini, USB Type-C (USB 2.0), HDMI D (Micro)
Wireless	Bluetooth Wi-Fi
GPS	No

Environmental

Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 80%

Physical

Battery	1 x NP-W126S Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 8.4 VDC, 1260 mAh (Approx. 270 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.69 x 2.67 x 1.62″ / 119 x 67.7 x 41.1 mm
Weight	11.29 oz / 320 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

Kit Lens

Focal Length	15 to 45mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 23 to 69mm)
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5 to 5.6
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Angle of View	86.9° to 35°
Maximum Magnification	0.24x
Minimum Focus Distance	5.12″ / 13 cm
Optical Design	10 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	7, Rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	Yes
Filter Size	52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	2.46 x 1.74″ / 62.6 x 44.2 mm
Weight	4.76 oz / 135 g

Fujifilm X-A7 is ready for preorders and you can get it in four colors: Silver, Dark Silver, Mint Green and Camel. The price of the camera with the kit lens is $699.95, and the shipping starts in late October.

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