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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Renewed by Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 13 months later than the a5000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A2 a5000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 a5000 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A2 a5000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the a5000.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and a5000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and a5000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony a5000 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
58
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
60
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (420 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
78
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Sony a5000 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
32
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
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-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $448