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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Refreshed by Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 5 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A7 a5000 
ReleasedSeptember 2019January 2014Fresher by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k461kClearer display (+2299k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 a5000 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-A7 a5000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony a5000 in our newest 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 select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the a5000.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and a5000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and a5000.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A7 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography info
Sony a5000 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Street photography with Sony a5000
80
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
59
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Sony a5000 Travel photography features
88
good battery life (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
78
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
Sony a5000 Vlogging details
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
32
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2014-01-07
Body design 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 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,760 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 440 shots 420 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $700 $448