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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm X-Pro2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the Fujifilm X-Pro2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
RevealedJanuary 2018January 2016More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-A5 
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has sizing of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
63
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
no image stabilization
33
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-Pro2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 91 273
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $500 $1,700