Olympus XA-2
The Olympus XA-2 is a 35mm compact film camera introduced in 1980 as a simplified, zone-focus version of the original XA within Olympus's pocket-sized clamshell line. It was positioned as an affordable point-and-shoot aimed at travellers and casual users, using a fixed 35mm D.Zuiko lens and a sliding cover that doubles as lens protection and power switch.
At UK auction in 2025, hammer prices for the XA-2 have ranged from around £12 for rough examples to £290 for an exceptional boxed sale, with a median closer to £50. Most clean, working bodies sell for between £30 and £140 at saleroom level today, and condition — particularly a crisp clamshell, clear viewfinder and functioning meter — is what drives value rather than the model itself being scarce.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 254) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
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black, body G, shutter works, meter responds to light, with A11 flash, untested. |
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| May 2026 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 219) Title: A Red Olympus XA 2 Compact Camera
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A Red Olympus XA 2 Compact Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, some light surface scratches, elements G-VG, with |
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| Apr 2026 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 321A) Title: An Olympus XA2 Compact Camera
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1980-, red, with Olympus D-Zuiko f/3.5 35mm lens, body, VG-E, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG-E, complete with A11 flash unit and maker's |
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| Mar 2026 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 265) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
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black, body G, light paint loss to rear, shutter works, meter responds to light, with A11 flash, untested, in maker's presentation case. |
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| Mar 2026 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 263) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
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black, body F, some paint loss to rear, shutter works, meter responds to light, with A11 flash, untested. |
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| Nov 2025 | £288 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 258) Title: An Olympus XA2 Compact Camera
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1980-, grey, with Olympus D-Zuiko f/3.5 35mm lens, body, VG-E, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG-E, complete with A11 flash unit Note: A 5% |
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| Oct 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 123) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Viewfinder Camera
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in grey/white, body G, shutter working when batteries are inserted, optics G, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2025 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 243) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder 35mm Camera
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black, body G, shutter not firing, with soft case. |
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| Jul 2025 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 141) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder Camera
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black, body G, shutter works, meter responds, with A11 flash. |
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| Jul 2025 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 177) Title: An Olympus XA 2 Compact Camera
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An Olympus XA 2 Compact Camera, shutter working, self timer working body G, elements G-VG, with working A11 flash |
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| Apr 2025 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 219) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder Camera
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black, body VG, one light mark on the back, shutter works, meterng responds to light, viewfinder LED works, with maker's presentation box, VG, and |
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| Apr 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 218) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
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black, body VG, shutter works, appears to meter, with A11 flash and plastic maker's box. |
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| Apr 2025 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 215) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder Camera
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red, body G, shutter works but only at one slow speed, metering not working, with A11 flash, not working. |
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| Mar 2025 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 193) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder Camera
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red, body VG, shutter works, metering responds to light, A11 flash works, in presentation case, also VG. |
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| Oct 2024 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 155) Title: An Olympus XA2 Compact Viewfinder Camera
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black, body G, has had battery leakage, doesn't fire, |
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| Oct 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 157) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder Camera
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black, body G, smal paint chip to rear, shutter fires, appears to meter, viewfinder clear. |
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| Jul 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 130) Title: An Olympus XA 2 35mm Ultra Compact Camera
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black, with a D.Zuiko f/3.5 35mm lens, shutter working, self timer working, body F, lens G |
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| Apr 2024 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 122) Title: An Olympus XA-2 Compact 35mm Camera
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black, circa 1980, with a D.Zuiko f/3.5 35mm lens, untested, body F, some battery corrosion, lens appears G |
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| Feb 2024 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 87) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
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black, body G-VG, shutter working, flash working, optics VG, in maker's case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2024 | £30 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 640) Title: Olympus XA2 35mm compact camera with F-Zuiko 1:3.5 f=35mm lens, in original hard case
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Olympus XA2 35mm compact camera with F-Zuiko 1:3.5 f=35mm lens, in original hard case |
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| Nov 2023 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 171) Title: An Olympus XA2 Viewfinder Camera
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black, body G, shutter & flash working at time of auction, optics G, some light haze present, with an instruction manual, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2023 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 170) Title: An Olympus XA 2 35mm Compact Camera
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IR 476473, black, 1980, with a D.Zuiko f/3.5 35mm lens, tested as working, body G, lens G with an A11 electonic flash |
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| Jun 2023 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 185) Title: An Olympus XA 2 35mm Compact Camera
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IR 577747, black, 1980, with a D.Zuiko f/3.5 35mm lens, tested as working, body VG, lens VG, with maker's instructions and soft case |
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| May 2022 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 337) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, optics G, some light haze present, together with A9M flash unit, in makers case, untested, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 110) Title: An Olympus XA2 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G, signs of heavy use, with A11 flash attachment, in makers box, all untested, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus XA-2 worth today?
In 2026, a working XA-2 is typically worth between £30 and £140 at UK auction, with a median hammer price around £50 based on recent sales.
How much does an Olympus XA-2 sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer results span £12 for tatty untested bodies up to £290 for a standout boxed example, so the price you pay depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Is the Olympus XA-2 a good value compact?
For buyers wanting a pocketable 35mm film camera, the XA-2 offers programmed exposure and a sharp fixed lens at a lower price than the rangefinder-equipped XA, which is why it remains one of the more affordable entries in the XA series.
What should I check before buying an Olympus XA-2?
Test the clamshell action, confirm the shutter and meter respond to changing light, and check the battery contacts and lens glass — these are the faults that most often reduce the value of an otherwise tidy example.