Sony A7R II vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Sony A7R II vs Fujifilm X-A5

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A7R III
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A7
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Differences

Sony A7R II advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Less shutter lag
0.21 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
42.4 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Sony A7R II

Less expensive
$499 vs $2898*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

450 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals
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Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R

$2898
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1799
35mm

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A7R

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1799
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7R

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A7R II

Fujifilm X-A3

$2898
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

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Compared to Canon EOS M6

Sony A7R II

Canon EOS M6

$2898
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7R II

Sony A9

$2898
35mm

In-camera panoramas
More pixels

$3147
35mm

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A9

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A9

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3147
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A9

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

$2898
35mm

In-camera panoramas

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A7R III

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2348
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

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