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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the Fujifilm X-E4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-A5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021January 2018Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E4

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E4 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E4 has specifications of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the Fujifilm X-E4.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E4.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
88
better than average battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
88
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count high (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
82
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-E4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2021-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 58
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 364 gr (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $849