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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-E1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedJanuary 2018February 2013More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E1 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the Fujifilm X-E1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
88
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
81
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2013-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $600