Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 4 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 features exterior 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 Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and a5000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and a5000.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.