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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades versus the Fujifilm X-A5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2015More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the Fujifilm X-A5.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
58
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
max fps low (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
78
great battery pack (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
88
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
81
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2018-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 91
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 speed 5.6 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 350 grams (0.77 lb) 361 grams (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 shots 450 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $370 $500