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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