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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Released January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 19 months before the A6100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A5 A6100 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 A6100 Fujifilm X-A5 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2018Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A5 A6100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the A6100.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Sony A6100
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
74
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6100 Travel photography highlights
87
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
86
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Sony A6100
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photos 420 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $748