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| Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X-A3
X-A3 vs X-A5 |
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| Successor: |
Fujifilm X-A7
X-A5 vs X-A7 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | WX500 | X-A5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $329.95 | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | $348.00 | $499.00 |
| Date Available: | 2015-06-30 | 2018-02-08 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.3 oz
(236 g)
includes batteries |
17.5 oz
(496 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (117 x 68 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.26 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 5.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p) |
3840x2160 (15p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (100p) |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Fujifilm X |
| Lens: | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements) | FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 720mm | 22.5 - 67.5mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.1 - 123mm | 15 - 45mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 30.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4(T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only) | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection AF: Single point AF: 7x13 (Changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 91 areas on 7x13 grid, Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * Achieved by using "By Pixel Super Resolution" technology and overlay burst shooting | 200-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 25600 and 51200; AUTO, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, One Push | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Night, Sports, Night (Tripod), Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Multiple Exposures; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; HDR (Auto, 1.0EV, 1.5EV, 2.0EV, 2.5EV, 3.0EV); Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple), Fog Remove, HDR Art); Motion Panorama |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10; 3 shots seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T) | GN=4m (ISO 100) or 5.7m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or optional wired (RR-90 or 2.5mm jack) |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type-D) HDMI | Micro (Type D) HDMI, 2.5mm wired remote/external mic jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.33 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.22 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 5.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 22 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.7 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.7 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.33 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.154 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.46 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 3.1 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.9 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 390 shots | 450 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 90 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or white. | Available in two-toned silver/black, silver/brown and silver/pink. |
