Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-A5 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 48 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-A5 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same 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).
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |
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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 |