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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Newer Model is Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sony A6300, 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 A6300 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 2 years after the A6300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-A5 A6300 
ReleasedJanuary 2018February 2016Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 A6300 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-A5 A6300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sony A6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the A6300.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6300.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Sony A6300
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
Sony A6300 Travel photography info
88
great battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
76
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Sony A6300
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
35
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6300
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 404 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $889