Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5000

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony a5000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 18 months prior to the a5000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and a5000.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony a5000 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.