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Buy a XA1 in 2020?

Started Sep 28, 2020 | Discussions
lynnG Regular Member • Posts: 393
Buy a XA1 in 2020?

I recently compared different generations of Fuji Bayer sensors in those sample photos published in Webs. It appears that the original X-A1 stands out with appealing colour, silky smooth blue sky in low ISO and great performance in high ISO. The latest sensor in XT200 is horrible at low ISO. Blue sky looks like blue and white mosaic when viewed at 100%. The noise level of high ISO is also high even though some reviewers claim that XT200 has great high ISO performance. The photos form XT100 are much better but still not as good as XA1. This stimulated me to buy a used XA1 for travel with the two pancake lenses 18 and 27mm. I know that my XE3 can do the same job but I just like Bayer sensor in post processing in Lr. The used price for X-A1 is ~£100 in the UK. It is really good value for money comparing its performance.

My brief web investigation could be wrong. I look forward to hearing those having these Fuji Bayer sensor cameras.

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TOMMMMMM Regular Member • Posts: 161
Re: Buy a XA1 in 2020?

If the autofocus is as slow as the X-A3 that I own, you may become frustrated with it's speed.

I think the jpegs look better SOOC with my X-T2 but in some foliage landscapes, the X-A3 provides better results.

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