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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 3 years prior to the A7c which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-A5 A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-A5

 A7c Fujifilm X-A5 
IntroducedSeptember 2020January 2018Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-A5 A7c 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides external measurements 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 Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the A7c.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A7c.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
Sony A7c Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Sony A7c
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Sony A7c Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
86
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Sony A7c Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 91 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 pictures 740 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $1,800