X-T2vs A5100
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £200 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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