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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A5 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 FX30 Fujifilm X-A5 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2018Newer by 56 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A5 FX30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with external measurements 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 FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the FX30.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and FX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Sony FX30 Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
84
has manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Sony FX30
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Sony FX30
88
better than average battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
74
great battery life (570 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX30 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony FX30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 shots 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $500 $1,800