Sony A5000 vs Fujifilm X-A7

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Sony A5000 vs Fujifilm X-A7

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A7 Review.

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Differences

Sony A5000 advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Sony A5000

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
920k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 3.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A5000.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-A7 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony A5000

Samsung NX1100

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5000 vs Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-A7

Samsung NX1100

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A7

Sony NEX-5T

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Sony A5100

Sony A5000

Sony A5100

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony A5100

Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A5100

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$348
APS-C

NFC
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A5100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A5000

Fujifilm X-A5

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A5000 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-A5

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Sony A5000

Canon EOS M200

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A5000 vs Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M200

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