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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the A6600 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony A6600

 Fujifilm X-A5 A6600 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 A6600 Fujifilm X-A5 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2018Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6600

 Fujifilm X-A5 A6600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the A6600.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6600.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Sony A6600
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Sony A6600
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
88
better than average battery life (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
84
great battery power (810 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
Sony A6600 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Sony A6600
81
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
84
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6600
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 361 grams (0.80 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 810 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $1,198