Fujifilm X-A5 Summary

Fujifilm X-A5

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.