Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2018
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Launched March 2023
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Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 6 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony ZV-E1
| Fujifilm X-A5 | ZV-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A5
| ZV-E1 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2023 |  | January 2018 | Newer by 62 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony ZV-E1
| Fujifilm X-A5 | ZV-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the ZV-E1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and ZV-E1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony ZV-E1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-01-31 | 2023-03-29 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 40 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 91 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 195 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 361 gr (0.80 lbs) | 483 gr (1.06 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 570 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $500 | $2,198 |