Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-A7→Fujifilm X-T2

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-A7

£399

2019

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549 (+£150)

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-A7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T2

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip vs 6fps

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-A7	X-T2
Price	£399	£549
Released	2019	2016	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans)	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None
Burst Rate	6fps	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	↑
Battery Life	~440 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	↓
Weight	320g body only	507g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.5" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)

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