X-A7vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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