The Fujifilm X-A5 is the most entry-level mirrorless camera from Fujifilm, falling below all X-E and X-T family members, both in terms of price and performance. Just looking at images from the X-A5 though, one would be surprised these come from such a low-cost digital camera.

Extremely low image noise until ISO 1600; Good dynamic-range; Nicely saturated colors; Sharp LCD with good viewing angle; Minimal shutter-lag; Generally responsive; High number of external controls; Good battery-life

Tendency to over-expose; Strong noise-reduction; Slow autofocus; Less than 100% LCD coverage; Poor Auto WB; Not Exposure-Priority; Below average shot-to-shot speeds; 2s Video capture delay

The Fujifilm X-A5 gives entry-level buyers access to the excellent X-mount lens system and brings very strong image quality to the table thanks to its 24MP image sensor and Fuji's processing engine.

Strong image quality; Bundled with compact power zoom lens; Built-in flash and hot shoe; Dual control dials; Flip-up touch LCD; Microphone input; Wi-Fi

Inconsistent focus speed; 4K video limited to 15fps; No 30fps option for 1080p video; No EVF

The Fujifilm X-A5 has some good qualities and is a fairly capable camera, but it falls shy of what other entry-level mirrorless models do consistently.

Takes good photos; Relatively inexpensive; Includes a built-in flash and hot shoe; 3x optical power zoom; Easy-to-use mobile app

Controls and settings should be better organized; Touch-screen LCD doesn't swing out to side; No electronic viewfinder; Shoots 4K video at just 15 fps; Sluggish autofocus in low light; Bulkier than others (with kit lens

The Fujifilm X-A5 is a capable entry-level camera at a competitive price, which delivers good-looking images with a feature-set that'll suit beginners and satisfy more advanced photographers alike.

While it looks very similar to its predecessor, the X-A5 gets all the necessary upgrades needed in order for it to be a good vlogging camera. The addition of a microphone jack, the simplified zoom lens, and updated imaging processor all help in making the X-A5 capture good photos and videos.

I spent a ridiculous amount of time on the DPR studio scene comparison tool and happened to notice that the X-A5, for some reason, seemed to have an unusually sharp image along with very low noise at around 1600 or so.

This camera produces the best color images I've seen! The price was great and I love the retro look! I highly recommend it!

The Fujifilm X-A5 succeeds the Fujifilm X-A3 that was released towards the end of 2016 as the entry point to Fujifilm's X-series mirrorless range. It's primarily designed to appeal to vloggers and casual photographers looking to take their first step up from the camera that's on their smartphone.

Great image quality; Generously featured for the price; Stylish and easy to use; Good variety of film simulation modes

No electronic viewfinder; 4K video quality is underwhelming; Kit zoom is fiddly and feels plasticky; Some settings/features are buried within the menu

The new Fujifilm X-A5 replaces the 18-month-old Fujifilm X-A3, which used to be Fuji's entry-level X-Series camera until the X-A10 was launched. For consistency, we'll maintain the X-A5 as an entry-level camera. So what is new 18-months on Not as much as we would hope.

On paper the X-A5 looks pretty average, with average specs, an average price and a fairly predictable take on the low-end mirrorless camera. What elevates it above the ordinary, however, is its excellent image quality and the fact that you can capture sharp, well-exposed shots without really trying.

Great selfie mode with Eye AF; Excellent image quality; Sharp; clear shots even in poor light; Fujifilm's Film Simulation modes; Effective dynamic range expansion

4K video at 15fps – what's the point; Adequate but unexceptional autofocus; No viewfinder; Can be tricky to hold for one-handed selfies; Sluggish zoom control on 15-45mm kit lens