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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

Camera summary

The Fujifilm X-A7, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Sept. 11, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm X-A5, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Fujifilm X-A5

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 425 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-W126S

The battery of this camera can last up to 440 shots per charge with the included NP-W126S battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A5

Camera summary

The Fujifilm X-A5, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 31, 2018. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

See full specifications
Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm X-A3, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Fujifilm X-A3

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm X-A7, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm X-A7

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 91 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-W126S

The battery of this camera can last up to 450 shots per charge with the included NP-W126S battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Autofocus specs

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 425 91

Connectivity

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
AKA - -
announced Sept. 11, 2019 Jan. 31, 2018
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
msrp $699.95 $638.00
model Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Predecessor model Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A3
Successor model Fujifilm X-A7

Lense

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Focal length multiplier 1.5x 1.5x
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 125 125

Other features

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 6.0 fps 6.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Battery life 440 shots 450 shots
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126S
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm 117 x 68 x 40mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 320 grs 361 grs

Screen

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor resolution 24 24
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder