Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-A7→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-A7. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.5 | ||
| Street | +4.5 | ||
| Landscape | +3.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-A7 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £150 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 320g body only | 350g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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