Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T100 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-A7
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T100
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-T100 are both 2019 mirrorless cameras for everyday and travel photography, built around the Fujifilm X lens mount. The X-A7 is the lighter carry: 320 g against 448 g for the X-T100, in a slimmer 119 x 68 x 41 mm body versus 121 x 83 x 47 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 12, 2019 | May 22, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 119 x 68 x 41 mm | 121 x 83 x 47 mm |
| Camera weight | 320 g | 448 g |
| Optics | 63/100 | 61/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-A7 is the better pick for moving subjects such as children, pets or street scenes, shooting at up to 8 fps with 425 autofocus points, while the X-T100 manages 6 fps with 91 points. For eye-level framing, the X-T100 is the one to choose: it has a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder, whereas the X-A7 has none and must be framed on its rear screen. The core sensor specification is shared: both pair a 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a 1/4000 second top shutter speed, a native ISO ceiling of 12800, and no in-body stabilisation, so steady hands or a tripod still matter on either body. The X-A7's standard minimum ISO of 100, against 200 on the X-T100, gives more freedom to use wide apertures in bright daylight. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15.7 x 23.5 | 23.5 x 15.7 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
8 fps045 | 6 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Unspecified | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 16:9 |  3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
2048003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 910300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoEditing choices stay the same whichever body you pick. Both cameras offer a maximum video resolution of 4K and a maximum frame rate of 60 fps, record in MPEG-4 and MOV, and include a built-in timelapse mode for clouds, tides or busy streets. Holiday clips and vlogs from either camera can be cut together in one project without a quality tier between them. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 74/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-A7 is clearly the stronger camera for framing and reviewing shots on its rear screen, with a 3.5-inch, 2,760,000-dot display against the X-T100's 3-inch, 1,040,000-dot panel. Both screens are touch-enabled and flip out for selfies or waist-level angles. Both cameras pair WiFi and Bluetooth with a built-in flash for quick phone transfers and indoor fill light. Neither offers GPS for tagging travel photos, and neither body has weather sealing, so both suit fair-weather shooting rather than rain-soaked assignments. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
27600001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 37/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-T100 is the safer choice for a full day away from a charger, rated at 440 shots against 270 for the X-A7. Both take the NP-W126S battery, so a spare bought for one fits the other. Storage is shared as well: a single SD / SDHC / SDXC slot at UHS-I speed, plus USB charging on both for topping up from a laptop or power bank. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-W126s |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
270 shots1505000 | 440 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the X-A7 if you want a lighter travel camera you shoot mostly from the screen. It shoots at up to 8 fps with 425 autofocus points for moving subjects, and its more detailed 3.5-inch display makes framing and review easier.
Choose the X-T100 if you prefer eye-level shooting through its electronic viewfinder, or want the longer 440-shot battery rating for days out. Both share the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses carry over whichever way you decide.