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X70 vs A5000

Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X70Fujifilm · 2016A5000Sony · 2014
Price —£78 used
Sensor 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 16.3MP20.1MPBest
Video Full HD 1080p/60Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus Intelligent Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 49 areas, face detection25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 8fpsBest3.5fps
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA)~420 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 340g (with battery)269g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 112.5 × 64.4 × 44.4mm109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (rear screen only)None (rear screen only)
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount Fixed Fujinon 28mm equivalent f/2.8Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD slotSingle SD slot
Connectivity Micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, hot shoeMicro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X70
A5000
Portrait
3.3/10
4.3/10
Street
7.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
2.6/10
Documentary
3.7/10
3.5/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.3/10
Food
4.7/10
5.2/10
Macro
2.9/10
4.7/10
Architecture
4.1/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
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3.1/10
Wildlife
—
4.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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