Fujifilm X-A1 vs X-A5: full comparison
The X-A5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-A1 counters on a lighter 330g body.
Also searched as XA1 vs XA5, and in the other order as XA5 vs XA1.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A5 are both Fujifilm X-A bodies. The X-A5 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-A1 was 599 USD and the X-A5 499 USD, making the X-A5 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-A1 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you a lighter 330g body.
The X-A5 isn't far behind. It hits back with 24.2 MP of resolution, 6 fps continuous shooting, and face/eye-detection AF, with a couple more edges beyond that.
So which one? If you want a lighter 330g body, get the X-A1. If 24.2 MP of resolution is closer to what you actually need, the X-A5 is the smarter buy. And the X-A5 costs less — 499 USD at launch.
Where the X-A1 wins
- +a lighter 330g body
Where the X-A5 wins
- +24.2 MP of resolution
- +6 fps continuous shooting
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/15p video
- +450-shot battery life
Who should buy the X-A1 or X-A5?
Buy the X-A1 if…
Pick the X-A1 if a lighter 330g body matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-A handling. Read the full X-A1 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-A5 if…
Pick the X-A5 if 24.2 MP of resolution, 6 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 499 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-A handling. Read the full X-A5 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X-A1 vs X-A5: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-A1 review and X-A5 review.
X-A1 vs X-A5: full specs
| Spec | X-A1 2013 · $599 |  X-A52018 · $499 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Launch price | 599 USD | 499 USD |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor generation | Bayer | Bayer |
| Processor | EXR Processor II | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–6400 | 200–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 49 | 91 |
| Subject detection | none | face-eye |
| Burst (fps) | 5.6 | 6 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 1080p 30p | 4K 15p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| LCD | 3" tilt | 3" flip touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 330g | 361g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126 | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 350 shots | 450 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 6 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.
In-depth reviews
For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-A1 review and the Fujifilm X-A5 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.