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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedJanuary 2018March 2014More modern by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography highlights
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography features
88
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
81
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
34
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2014-03-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
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 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $450