Fujifilm X-A7 Review
Fujifilm, as a well-established video production company, has won the hearts of many fans with its high-quality and advanced digital mirrorless cameras. For now, Fujifilm includes APS-C and medium format two product lines, especially APS-C format lineup is very strong, including the entry-level X-A series, and the mid-ranged X-E and high-end X-H, X-Pro and other models. Basically it covers the needs of most users. Fujifilm has just released a new version of the X-A7 for beginners, with further upgrades to focus and film simulation. Simple and easy manipulation allows ordinary people to enjoy the fun of photography.
Although the X-A7 is Fujifilm's most entry-level machine, it still features some new good features:
1:Eye recognition focus
2: Film simulation
3: Smart Menu
The looks:
The X-A7 is a continuation of the compact design of the previous X-A series, but with a slight improvement, especially for the more comfortable handling part.
4 colors Dark grey, silver, Brown and Mint Green are for your option. The one in this review is brown. Matching with the silver top, the overall look of this X-A7 looks retro. With silver XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens, you can find this fuji X-a7 is compact and elegant looking.
The X-A7 has a built-in pop-up flash on the top left. Although it's an entry-level camera, it still comes with an external hot-boot interface. The right side of the camera is the shooting mode dial, the shutter button, and two dials and the power on/off button.
There is an external microphone jacket on the left side of the camera to record sounds outdoors. It also has a built-in flash switch.
The built-in flash pops up to a good height, allowing for an effective filling light in the dark.
The X-A7 also features an HDMI and USB-C data port on the right side of the body. What's more X-A7 allows users to charge the camera via USB-C, which greatly improves flexibility.
The back is the main control area, and the X-A7 features a large 3.5-inch LCD screen that can flip over as most of the operation is done by touch.
Camera imaging test
The X-A7 uses a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, which is enough for an entry-level camera.
White Balance Test
Automatic White Balance
Incandescent Lamp White Balance
Custom white balance
ISO Test
Original Picture
ISO200
ISO400
ISO 800
ISO1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
Sample Images:
Summary
The X-A7 is Fujifilm's newest entry-level mirrorless camera with improved video capabilities and new features such as film simulation. For young users, the X-A7 design of intelligent touch control is much easier to operate. The compact camera body looks very nice. Although it's a simplified version of the camera, the core features aren't compromised, which is one reason to recommend it.