The czech site Fotoskoda leaked the full X-A1 press release.
X-A1 press release (google translated)
FUJIFILM FUJIFILM launches X-A1: Compact and stylish base FUJIFILM X series camera with interchangeable lens, large sensor APS-C CMOS EXR processor and II.
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) today announced that it will launch its fourth camera with interchangeable lenses, the device FUJIFILM X-A1. With the latest increase in the number of FUJIFILM X attractive to a wider audience and the camera is designed as a step up from compact cameras and aimed at users who want to buy your first system camera with interchangeable lenses.
Basic functions
On first impression very lightweight and compact camera with interchangeable lenses, will be equipped with APS-C CMOS sensor with a resolution of 16Mpx. He brings rich color tones, beautiful effect, “bokeh”, greater dynamic range and high sensitivity up to ISO 25600th There will also be three-inch vari-angle LCD screen with high resolution, built-in flash or the Wi-Fi module for transferring photos to smart phones. With EXR Processor II, this model will also offer a very fast response time – the time needed to turn 0.5 seconds, shutter lag of 0.05 seconds and a top speed continuous shooting 5.6 frames per second
Design
The new model will again excel in terms of processing in the retro style, reflecting the popular device FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and Fujifilm X-E1, unlike them, is available in three colors: black, blue and red. Body black and blue variant is covered with leather with embossed relief. The red variant is then covered with the same leather as favorite camera FUJIFILM XF1. Finish Leatherette further strengthens the feeling of holding the camera and its texture reminds genuine leather.
Camera FUJIFILM X-A1 is compatible with all A-mount lenses Fujifilm X
With the new model, FUJIFILM expanding range of interchangeable lenses with X Mount lens mount. It is a powerful compact lens with a fixed focal length lens for general photography with quality results.
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“Camera FUJIFILM X-A1 is compatible with all A-mount lenses Fujifilm X”
Perhaps it should say “Fujifilm X-mount”
Is the sensor the only thing that’s different from the x-m1?
Price ?!?
I guess he first picture doesn’t show the real camera as it is likely a photoshopped image you can see on this site: http://thenewcamera.com/fuji-x-a1-coming-soon/ .
As far as one can tell from the small image, the leather texture of the black camera seems to be different from the black X-M1 (assuming it is the same one which is used in the blue version). Personally I don’t like the “new” texture because it looks somehow cheaper compared to the one used in the X-M1. Apart from the sensor, this could be another difference between the two cameras. But again, it is hard to tell from the small image.
A rival for the small NEX cams and the small M43s. Now it depends on the price tag.
A rival also for samsung nx1000, but I doubt it can beat it in price or iq.
Same quite old 16mpx sensor that the one in the Sony nex or Pentax K5 ?
Nice to see Fuji dump the xtrans sensor in favour of Bayer. Hopefully will be a new trend.
Naah, just easier to buy a 16mp Sony sensor off the shelf with a Bayer filter. This is a cheapo entry level camera afterall. Long rumoured and not the beginning of a trend. Thankfully x-trans is here to stay.
I’m just curious to see if DXO rush out to test all the Fuji lenses on it. That would make me laugh.
Not having an AA filter will have no positive influence on lp/mm measured in any way. If anything, an AA-less camera might yield worse results due to artifacts (and its not a secret that X-trans is far from ‘artifact free’ as Fuji claims).
Perceptibly sharper doesnt necessarily translate to scientifically sharper. Arguably the former is what matters in photography but it’s not what DxO measures (even though they have that weird ‘perceived MPx’ or whatever they call it).
X-trans is the same basic sensor as the 16mp so they aren’t going to be that different in performance. The 16mp is a very good sensor. My only complaint with X-trans is slow processing time on the computer and artifacts were very bad in some of the early RAW processors, but they have improved a lot. I think I would prefer traditional Bayer, the Fuji lenses are very nice.
are they making a viewfinder for it or ? sigh…….
What is the use of releasing lower end models when the market for these models are dominated more by smartphones? Which P&S user would be tempted to use this camera? I don’t understand. If I were a P&S user, I would consider a more enthusiast body than this one. Try to follow Sony!
Smartphones mainly compete with compact cameras, not so much with system cameras. Entry-level system cameras are for those who want to upgrade from a P&S or a smartphone, but want something simpler (and less expensive) than an enthusiast-level camera, eg. beginners, and perhaps even experienced photographers on a budget.
In other words, the same people who buy entry-level DSLRs. Most P&S upgraders who want a DSLR buy a Canon Rebel (or similar offering from one of the other DSLR makers), not a 60D, 7D, D7000, K-5 etc. It’s the same with mirrorless ILCs; few people go directly from a P&S or smartphone to an enthusiast camera.
And about following Sony, that’s exactly what Fuji is doing. You do realize that Sony too makes lower-end models? The X-A1 and X-M1 is basically competing with NEX-3N and NEX-5T, respectively. Then both companies offer two enthusiast models with built-in viewfinder, X-E1/X-Pro1 and NEX-6/NEX-7.
Fuji offers more enthusiast body as well.
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