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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Older Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 3 years later than the a5100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A5 a5100 
LaunchedJanuary 2018August 2014Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 a5100 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-A5 a5100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the a5100.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and a5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Sony a5100 Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
Sony a5100 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
82
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography factors
Sony a5100 Sports photography factors
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery life (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
80
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Sony a5100 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Sony a5100 Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha a5100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2014-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 450 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $448