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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the Fujifilm X-A5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedJanuary 2018November 2013Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A5 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the Fujifilm X-A5.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
88
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
31
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2018-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 91
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 361 grams (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 450 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $500