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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Refreshed by Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced very close to the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A1 a5000 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 a5000 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A1 a5000 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the a5000.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and a5000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and a5000.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony a5000 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography details
Sony a5000 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
60
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (420 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Sony a5000
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
78
good battery power (420 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
31
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
32
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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. 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 420 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $448