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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 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
  • Released January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 13 months later than the Fujifilm X-T20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the Fujifilm X-T20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2017More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features outside 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-T20 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
88
good battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
76
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging advice
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-T20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 325
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $900