Reasons to choose X-A1
Released in 2013, X-A1 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-A1
vs Fujifilm X-E1
VS
Sensor area
368 mm²
X-A1368 mm²
X-E1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X-A1 and X-E1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-A1MetricX-E1
16.3 MPEffective pixels16.3 MP
23.6 × 15.6Sensor23.6 × 15.6
4.75 µmPixel pitch4.75 µm
22.59 µm²Pixel area22.59 µm²
4.43 MP/cm²Pixel density4.43 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight350 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-A1 and X-E1 have the same sensor area. The X-A1 has the lighter body. The X-A1 and X-E1 have the same effective resolution. The X-A1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X-E1
Released in 2012, X-E1 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.