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X-A7 vs 120N
Quick take: The 120N 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
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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 | X-A7Fujifilm · 2019 | 120NHolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £29Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | — |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | — |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | — |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | — |
| Weight | 320g (body only) | — |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | — |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | — |
| Connectivity | USB 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
X-A7
120N
Portrait
5.9/10
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Street
6.7/10
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Travel
6.0/10
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Wedding & Events
4.3/10
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Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Filmmaking
4.7/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
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Sports & Action
4.6/10
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Landscape
5.0/10
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Wildlife
5.3/10
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Casual
5.1/10
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Food
6.3/10
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Macro
5.2/10
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Architecture
5.3/10
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Astrophotography
5.0/10
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Fun & simple
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7.2/10
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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