Fujifilm X-A5 Summary
Fujifilm X-A5 Assessment
The Fujifilm X-A5 follows the entry-level X-A2
Fujifilm X-M1 with an updated sensor and slightly faster processor. It features a standard 24 megapixels 1.5X APS-C CMOS sensor with Bayer Color-Filter and Anti-Alias filters that can capture full-resolution images at 6 FPS and 4K Ultra-HD video at 15 FPS.
Decidedly entry-level by its lack of a viewfinder, the X-A5 offers a simple feature-set yet has numerous controls, including dual control-dials. There is also a mode-dial and a standard hot-shoe, plus most Fuji lenses have an aperture-ring too.
The X-A5 is the most affordable Fuji mirrorless camera and still supports all X-mount lenses. It delivers high image quality which stands out due to its low noise and good dynamic-range. Sharpness is not perfect but its real image-quality issue is metering which tends to over-expose without sufficient EC. The Fujifilm X-A5 is somewhat slower than its peers too.
When it comes to usability though, the Fujifilm X-A5 justifies paying more for a camera. The experience provided by the LCD and the lack of a viewfinder, nor provision to add one, makes framing and adjusting exposure error-prone. The experience for video is quite poor too with no way to frame properly and a long lag before starting to record. Overall, if the low-price of the X-A5 makes it affordable while other Fujifilm mirrorless remain out-of-reach, then by all means consider the X-A5.
PROS | CONS |
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Extremely low image noise until ISO 1600 | Tendency to over-expose |
Good dynamic-range | Strong noise-reduction |
Nicely saturated colors | Slow autofocus |
Sharp LCD with good viewing angle | Less than 100% LCD coverage |
Minimal shutter-lag | Poor Auto WB |
Generally responsive | Not Exposure-Priority |
High number of external controls | Below average shot-to-shot speeds |
Good battery-life | 2s Video capture delay |
Average Average |
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Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A216 MP, ISO 25600 Max, 1/4000s Max Shutter-Speed, No HDR, No Level, DOF Preview, 1080p Video |
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Fujifilm X-A5 Highlights
Sensor-Size: 24 x 16mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
24 Megapixels Mirrorless | ISO 100-51200 |
Fujifilm X Mount 1.5X FLM | Shutter 1/32000-30s |
1 Axis Digital Level | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
Built-in Dust Reduction | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
6 FPS Drive, 10 Images | Spot-Metering |
3840x2160 @ 15 FPS Video Recording | Hot-Shoe |
3" LCD 1 Megapixels | Stereo audio input |
Lithium-Ion Battery | |
Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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