Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-E2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the Fujifilm X-E2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Fujifilm X-E2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2 has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the Fujifilm X-E2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.