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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100

Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
66
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was unveiled 2 years later than the a5100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades versus the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A10 a5100 
AnnouncedDecember 2016August 2014More recent by 28 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 a5100 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A10 a5100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the a5100.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and a5100.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony a5100 to render more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography information
Sony a5100 Portrait photography information
69
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
72
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography highlights
Sony a5100 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography factors
Sony a5100 Sports photography factors
61
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Sony a5100
86
good battery power (410 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
80
great battery power (400 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography features
Sony a5100 Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging information
Sony a5100 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect focusing
no image stabilization
low video resolution (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 283g (0.62 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 All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 400 pictures
Type 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 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $448