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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000

Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
66
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Later Model is Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was manufactured 2 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A10 a5000 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2014More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 a5000 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A10 a5000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the a5000.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and a5000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and a5000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony a5000 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography info
Sony a5000 Portrait photography info
69
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography highlights
Sony a5000 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Sony a5000 Sports photography advice
61
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Sony a5000
86
great battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
78
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography details
Sony a5000 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging highlights
Sony a5000 Vlogging highlights
62
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focus
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-12-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 410 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $448