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X-A7 vs OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Quick take: The X-A7 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the most affordable; only the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £396Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 5.5 stops (CIPA) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 320g (body only)Best | 574g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (3.0), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote |
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
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Portrait
5.9/10
6.3/10
Street
6.7/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
4.9/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
5.3/10
Documentary
5.0/10
6.0/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
7.6/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
7.7/10
Casual
5.1/10
4.5/10
Food
6.3/10
6.3/10
Macro
5.2/10
7.5/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.5/10
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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