Fujifilm X-A2

The Fujifilm X-A2 is a compact mirrorless camera released in 2015. At 350g and 117 x 67 x 40mm, it is light and small enough to live in a bag rather than a dedicated camera case.

The Fujifilm X lens mount means lens choices come from that system, and the light body can serve as a first interchangeable-lens camera or a second body for existing X-mount owners.

Daily shooting means framing on the screen, because no viewfinder is fitted, and charging without a USB connection, since USB charging is not supported. For unhurried stills work, those are easy habits to adopt.

Stills come from a 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor. That pixel count leaves room for moderate cropping while still supporting everyday print sizes, and the sensor pairs with the EXR Processor II for image processing.

Autofocus uses 49 points for focus placement. The 5.6fps burst figure is a rated maximum, describing the camera's quickest moment rather than a sustained speed, so it is best read as a short-burst capability.

Sensitivity runs from ISO 200 to 6400, spanning sunny conditions at the low end and dimmer light at the top. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000s, which sets the upper limit for freezing motion or restricting light in strong sunshine.

No stabilisation is built into the body, so controlling camera shake rests on shutter speed, holding technique and any stabilisation built into the lens you fit. Lenses attach via the Fujifilm X mount, keeping long-term lens choices within that system.

The X-A2 records video, with a maximum resolution of Standard HD and a maximum frame rate of 30fps. These are separate limits rather than one confirmed recording mode. Files are saved in the MOV format.

Standard HD resolution suits family clips, casual vlogs and sharing online. The 30fps maximum frame rate covers everyday motion but leaves no slow-motion headroom.

There is no built-in timelapse mode, so the camera itself offers no automated interval recording for video.

With no in-body stabilisation, the body does not correct camera shake during handheld recording. A tripod or other firm support, a stabilised lens if one is available, or steady handheld technique helps keep footage smooth.

A 3-inch LCD with 920,000 dots handles framing and playback. Because no viewfinder is fitted, the screen is your only way to compose, and its tilting design lets you shoot from waist height, hold the camera overhead, or angle it for self portraits.

There is no touchscreen, so settings cannot be adjusted by tapping the display.

Wi-Fi is built in, so the camera provides wireless connectivity in addition to its card slot.

A built-in flash covers quick indoor fill light, and an external flash can be fitted when you need more power. There is no weather sealing, so keep the camera dry in rain or spray.

The X-A2 records to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single slot. With only one slot, there is no second card for overflow or backup, so carrying a spare card matters on important days.

The NP-W126 battery is rated at 410 shots per charge. The standard behind that figure is not specified, so treat it as a guide rather than a promise, and expect your own results to vary with how often you review images on the screen.

USB charging is not supported, so the camera cannot be charged from a laptop or power bank over a cable. Packing a second battery makes sense for longer outings.