Fujifilm X-A5 Comparison Review
The Fujifilm X-A5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was officially introduced in January 2018 and is equipped with an APS-C sensor. It offers a resolution of 24 megapixel.

The Fujifilm X-A5 has a Camera Elo of 2814. This very strong rating puts it among the elite group of camera grand masters. The X-A5 ranks among the top 20 percent of all mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. In terms of its sensor size category (APS cameras), the X-A5 falls among the top 10 percent.
Fujifilm X-A5 |
Mirrorless system camera |
Fujifilm X mount lenses |
24 MP, APS-C Sensor |
4K/15p Video |
ISO 200-12800 (200-51200) |
No viewfinder, LCD framing |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots |
Tilting touchscreen |
6 shutter flaps per second |
450 shots per battery charge |
117 x 68 x 40 mm, 361 g |

Read on to find out more about the camera's size, sensor, features, reception by expert reviewers, and how it compares to other digital cameras.
Body comparison with a credit card
The physical dimensions of the Fujifilm X-A5 relative to a credit card are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are presented. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the Fujifilm X-A5 alongside a set of comparators. If you want to review a camera pair side-by-side, just select a right-side comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X-A5 | 4.6 in | 2.7 in | 1.6 in | 12.7 oz | 450 | n | Jan 2018 | 399 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |||
Canon SX730« » | 4.3 in | 2.5 in | 1.6 in | 10.6 oz | 250 | n | Apr 2017 | 399 | - | Canon SX730 | ||
Fujifilm X-T30« » | 4.6 in | 3.3 in | 1.9 in | 13.5 oz | 380 | n | Feb 2019 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
Fujifilm X-T100« » | 4.8 in | 3.3 in | 1.9 in | 15.8 oz | 430 | n | May 2018 | 599 | Fujifilm X-T100 | |||
Fujifilm X-E3« » | 4.8 in | 2.9 in | 1.7 in | 11.9 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
Fujifilm X-T20« » | 4.6 in | 3.3 in | 1.6 in | 13.5 oz | 350 | n | Jan 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
Fujifilm X-A3« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 12.0 oz | 410 | n | Aug 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | ||
Fujifilm X-A10« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 11.7 oz | 410 | n | Dec 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | ||
Fujifilm X-A2« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 12.3 oz | 410 | n | Jan 2015 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | ||
Fujifilm X-A1« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.5 in | 11.6 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2013 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | ||
Nikon D3500« » | 4.9 in | 3.8 in | 2.8 in | 12.9 oz | 1550 | n | Aug 2018 | 429 | Nikon D3500 | |||
The listed prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched in the US market at a price of $399. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
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Sensor comparison with a 35mm slide
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tent to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
The Fujifilm X-A5 features an APS-C sensor and has a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.5. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the Fujifilm X-A5 among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability.

For most cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X-A5 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/15p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A5 | |
Canon SX730« » | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Canon SX730 | |
Fujifilm X-T30« » | APS-C | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
Fujifilm X-T100« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/15p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-T100 | |
Fujifilm X-E3« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fujifilm X-A10« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | |
Fujifilm X-A2« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
Fujifilm X-A1« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
Nikon D3500« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Nikon D3500 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The X-A5 indeed provides movie recording capabilities. The highest resolution format that the X-A5 can use is 4K/15p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The adjacent tables list some of the other core features of the Fujifilm X-A5 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X-A5 | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A5 | |
Canon SX730« » | - | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 3200 | 5.9 | Y | Y | Canon SX730 | |
Fujifilm X-T30« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
Fujifilm X-T100« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | full-flex | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-T100 | |
Fujifilm X-E3« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | n | n | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fujifilm X-A10« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | n | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A10 | |
Fujifilm X-A2« » | - | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 4000 | 5.6 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
Fujifilm X-A1« » | - | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 4000 | 5.6 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
Nikon D3500« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D3500 |
One convenient feature of the X-A5 is the presence of an on-board flash. While this built-in flash is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light to brighten deep shadow areas.
Connection comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm X-A5 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X-A5 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-A5 | |
Canon SX730« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon SX730 | |
Fujifilm X-T30« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
Fujifilm X-T100« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-T100 | |
Fujifilm X-E3« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fujifilm X-A10« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | |
Fujifilm X-A2« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
Fujifilm X-A1« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
Nikon D3500« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Nikon D3500 |
It is notable that the X-A5 has a microphone port. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.
Expert reviews
While the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says nothing about, for example, the handling, responsiveness, and overall imaging quality of the X-A5 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased. This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). You can find the full text of the reviews by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
Camera Model |
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X-A5 | Rec | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | Jan 2018 | 399 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |||
Canon SX730« » | Rec | - | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | Apr 2017 | 399 | - | Canon SX730 | ||
Fujifilm X-T30« » | - | - | - | - | - | Feb 2019 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
Fujifilm X-T100« » | Rec | 79/100 | 4/5 | - | 4.5/5 | May 2018 | 599 | Fujifilm X-T100 | |||
Fujifilm X-E3« » | Rec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
Fujifilm X-T20« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
Fujifilm X-A3« » | - | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Aug 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | ||
Fujifilm X-A10« » | - | - | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | Dec 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | ||
Fujifilm X-A2« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2015 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | ||
Fujifilm X-A1« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Sep 2013 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | ||
Nikon D3500« » | - | - | 4/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Aug 2018 | 429 | Nikon D3500 |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
Fujifilm X-A5 FAQ
Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the X-A5.
What technology is the imaging sensor in the X-A5 based on?
The camera features a CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor.
What is the ISO sensitivity range of the X-A5?
The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 12800.
Does the camera have a selfie-friendly screen?
Yes, the LCD-screen of the X-A5 is flexible and can be turned to be front-facing for capturing selfies.
Does the Fujifilm X-A5 offer an option for completely silent shooting?
Yes, the camera has an electronic shutter that can be activated to make silent picture taking possible.
Does the Fujifilm X-A5 feature an autofocus assist light?
Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.
What is the fastest shutter speed that can be used with flash?
The X-A5's flash sync speed is 1/180 sec.
Which battery does the X-A5 use?
The camera gets its power from the NP-W126S (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.
Where can I find the best deals for the X-A5?
Grey imports from Asia, as found on eBay are often very attractively priced. However, these cameras come without a warranty from Fujifilm.
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Camera Model | Fujifilm X-A5 | |
Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
Camera Lens | Fujifilm X mount lenses | |
Launch Date | January 2018 | |
Launch Price | USD 399 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm | |
Sensor Area | 368.95 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 28.3 mm | |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
Sensor Resolution | 24 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 3.92 μm | |
Pixel Density | 6.50 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 4K/15p Video | |
ISO Setting | 200-12800 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 200-51200 ISO | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | No viewfinder | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 6 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | NP-W126S power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 450 shots per charge | |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 68 x 40 mm (4.6 x 2.7 x 1.6 in) |
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Camera Weight | 361 g (12.7 oz) |
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