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).

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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.

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.