Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Fujifilm X-A5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm X-A5 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |
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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 |