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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
61
Overall
58
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Older Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 8 months before the a5100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A1 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 a5100 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014November 2013Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A1 a5100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the a5100.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and a5100 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a5100 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography factors
Sony a5100 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Sony a5100
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
Sony a5100 Sports photography info
53
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography highlights
Sony a5100 Travel photography highlights
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
supports touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Sony a5100 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
31
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha a5100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $448