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QuickSnap Flash 400 vs X-A7

Quick take: The QuickSnap Flash 400 is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

QuickSnap Flash 400 — Holidays, Casual Shooting & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's disposable camera favourite — cooler tones and fine grain give a different character to Kodak. The go-to for those who prefer Fuji's aesthetic.

X-A7 — Beginner Fujifilm: The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.

Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
  • Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
  • Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification QuickSnap Flash 400FujifilmX-A7Fujifilm · 2019
Price —£231 used
Sensor 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans)
Resolution —24.2MP
Video N/A — film camera4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Fixed focus (~1m to ∞)Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points
Stabilisation N/A — film cameraNo stabilisation
Burst Rate Manual wind-on6fps
Battery Life Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable)~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Weight ~140gBest320g (body only)
Dimensions ~110 × 64 × 34mm118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Simple optical viewfinderNo viewfinder
Screen No screen3.5" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed lensFujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable)Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity No wireless connectivityUSB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
QuickSnap Flash 400
X-A7
Fun & simple
6.2/10
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Portrait
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5.9/10
Street
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6.7/10
Travel
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6.0/10
Wedding & Events
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4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.3/10
Filmmaking
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4.7/10
Documentary
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5.0/10
Sports & Action
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4.6/10
Landscape
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5.0/10
Wildlife
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5.3/10
Casual
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5.1/10
Food
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6.3/10
Macro
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5.2/10
Architecture
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5.3/10
Astrophotography
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5.0/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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