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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm X-E2S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the Fujifilm X-E2S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E2S 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2016Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2S has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to render greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
88
good battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
72
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E2S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 77
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $599