Sony A7S II vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Sony A7S II vs Fujifilm X-A5

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35mm 847.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

Go in depth with our full Sony A7S II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7S II conclusion.

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.

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Differences

Sony A7S 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
~ 8.40 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
63 vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Sony A7S II

Less expensive
$499 vs $2398*
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
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

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 370 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution 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
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

Comfortable and surprisingly compact camera body; Improved low light performance; Built-in image stabilization; Wide range of usable ISOs; More sophisticated autofocus performance; Excellent video capabilities.
Relatively low resolution; Mediocre continuous shooting performance; No built-in flash; No losslessly compressed RAW option.
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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 A7S

Sony A7S II

Sony A7S

$2398
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1998
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7S II vs Sony A7S

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A7S

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1998
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7S

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A7S II

Fujifilm X-A3

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7S 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

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Sony A7S II

Canon EOS M6

$2398
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7S II vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7S II

Sony A9

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2995
35mm

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7S II vs Sony A9

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A9

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2995
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A9

Compared to Sony A7S III

Sony A7S II

Sony A7S III

$2398
35mm

Less expensive

$3348
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Sony A7S II vs Sony A7S III

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A7S III

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

$3348
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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