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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Fujifilm X-Pro1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the Fujifilm X-Pro1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedJanuary 2018June 2012More recent by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-A5 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external 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-Pro1 has sizing of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Fujifilm X-Pro1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
45
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
53
MP count good (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging features
81
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro1
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-Pro1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-Pro1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2012-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 450 grams (0.99 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $1,169