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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Older Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 5 months later than the a5100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A2 a5100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 a5100 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A2 a5100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the a5100.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and a5100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony a5100 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Sony a5100
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
82
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Sony a5100
58
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (400 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Sony a5100 Travel photography info
78
good battery (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
80
great battery (400 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Sony a5100 Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Sony a5100 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
34
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 350g (0.77 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $370 $448