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Fujifilm

X-A1

First X-A entry body with a 16MP APS-C Bayer sensor and compact X-mount design.

$599

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16.3 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

6,400

Burst

5.6 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

330 g

Battery

350 shots

Sensor size

Fujifilm X-A1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Fujifilm X mount

45

First-party

60

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2012

Body size

Fujifilm X-A1

117 × 67 × 39 mm

330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

117 × 67 × 39 mm · 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · 425 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 330g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Limited
0.0/ 10

Vlogging

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 330g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Compact
  • X-mount lenses

Cons

  • No EVF
  • Very old AF
  • No 4K

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Fujifilm X-A1

Sensor

Resolution16.3 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C Bayer CMOS
Sensor size23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorEXR Processor II

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)51,200

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones425
AF frame coverage100 %
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman

Burst

Burst (mechanical)5.6 fps
Burst (electronic)5.6 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth10 frames

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
Max video bit rate36 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight330 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)116.9 × 66.5 × 39 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeTilting
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMini USB 2.0
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFujifilm X