The X-A1 has been awaited for quite a long time. Starting to develop its own mirrorless system, Fujifilm has avoided the entry-level price segment until recently. It is commendable that when creating this camera the manufacturer did not deviate completely from the development vector set by the first representatives of the series and made the design cheaper.
Fujifilm X-A1 digital compact camera with interchangeable optics
16.3 MP 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS 3″ $590
The smallest “system” compact Fujifilm X visually is almost indistinguishable from the X-M1 and shares its weight class. Not to the knife went a 3-inch rotating screen with high resolution, the high performance processor EXR II, remote control and wireless transfer of footage via Wi-Fi, a decent video mode and a solid set of quite serious functions, many of which are not often found in the machines of the initial level.
A defining factor in positioning the X-A1 as the “first letter of the alphabet” of the Fujifilm X was the sensor. Fujifilm’s proprietary X-Trans lens gave way to a conventional CMOS sensor with a standard Bayerian array of color filters. The anti-aliasing filter is back, eliminating moiré, but slightly reducing microblur and the level of detail in images. So, no detailed study of the smallest nuances of the plot is to be expected in this case.
Is the Fujifilm X-A1 mirrorless camera worth considering for someone looking for a high-quality camera?
Can you please provide some insights on the performance, image quality, and usability of the Fujifilm X-A1 mirrorless camera? Additionally, I would like to know about any notable features or limitations of this camera compared to other models in its price range. Thank you!