Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a6300 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-A5
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SCORE
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6300
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-A5 and the Sony a6300 are both mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors in compact bodies. Each takes its own native lenses, so choosing a body also means choosing between the Fujifilm X and Sony E lens systems. The X-A5 arrived in 2018, two years after the a6300. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2018 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 31, 2018 | February 3, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 117 x 68 x 40 mm | 120 x 67 x 49 mm |
| Camera weight | 361 g | 404 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe a6300 is the stronger pick for moving subjects, with a maximum burst of 11 frames per second against 6 on the X-A5. Its 425 autofocus points cover far more of the frame than the X-A5's 91, which helps when a subject will not stay centred. Sony's native ISO range is also wider, from 100 to 25600 against 200 to 12800. The viewfinder is a bigger difference for daily shooting: the a6300 offers a 2359296-dot electronic viewfinder, while the X-A5 has none, so all Fujifilm framing happens on the rear screen. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors, and resolution is nearly matched at 24.2 versus 24 megapixels. They also share a 1/4000-second maximum shutter, and neither offers in-body stabilisation. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24.2 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15.7 x 23.5 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
EXR Processor II | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
910300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe a6300 is the better choice for slow-motion work, recording at up to 120 frames per second against 60 on the X-A5. That speed doubles the slow-motion headroom for fast action such as sports or moving water. Both cameras record up to 4K, and both include built-in timelapse, so interval shooting needs no external intervalometer. Recording formats differ, and the a6300 offers more of them, including XAVC S and AVCHD alongside MPEG-4, while the X-A5 records in MPEG-4 and MOV. That broader support makes the Sony easier to match to an editing workflow. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0, H.264 |
| Features | 57/100 | 54/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-A5 is the easier camera to control from the screen, supporting touch input that the a6300 lacks, and its 1040000-dot display shows more detail than the Sony's 921600 dots. Tap-to-set focus suits portraits and street shots framed on the rear screen. The a6300 answers with weather sealing, which the X-A5 does not have, making it the better body for dust and drizzle. The two otherwise share a 3-inch flip-out LCD, Wi-Fi, live view, a built-in flash and a flash shoe. Neither includes GPS or Bluetooth. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 27/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-A5 carries the longer battery rating, at 450 shots against 400 for the a6300, a modest edge for a day of walk-around shooting. They use different batteries, the Fujifilm NP-W126S and the Sony NP-FW50, so spares are not interchangeable. Neither charges over USB. Both store images on a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card, so there is no second card for overflow or backup on either body. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
450 shots1505000 | 400 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Sony a6300 for action and outdoor shooting in changeable weather. Its 11 fps burst, 425 autofocus points, electronic viewfinder and weather sealing serve that work directly. It is also the better video camera when slow motion matters, reaching 120 fps.
Choose the Fujifilm X-A5 if you prefer a lighter, touchscreen-led camera for travel and everyday stills. It weighs 361 g against 404 g and sets focus by tap. Weigh the lens systems too, because Fujifilm X and Sony E lenses are not cross-compatible.