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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedJanuary 2018September 2013Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-M1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-M1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Fujifilm X-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 per charge)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
88
good battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
31
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2013-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $399