Fujifilm X-A5 for Sports Photography

Is the Fujifilm X-A5 good for Sports Photography?

$499.00

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Fujifilm X-A5 has a score of 61 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Fujifilm X-A5 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Fujifilm X-A5 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Fujifilm X-A5's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

91 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Good Low Light ISO

A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Fujifilm X-A5 is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

No Built-in Viewfinder

In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Fujifilm X-A5 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Fujifilm X mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Fujifilm X-A5.

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Fujifilm X-A5 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Sony A7c Compare X-A5 vs A7c	24 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #30 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #29
	Imaging Features Value for Money 96 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 100 Sports Daily 94 Landscape

Nikon 1 V3 Compare X-A5 vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1' CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #172 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #108
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 90 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Hasselblad X1D Compare X-A5 vs X1D	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Hasselblad X Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #36 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #34
	Imaging 98 Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily 100 Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare X-A5 vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #13 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #13
	Imaging 96 Features Value for Money 93 Portability Overall Score 92	Portrait Street Sports Daily 98 Landscape

Sony A6600 Compare X-A5 vs A6600	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #60 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #46
	Imaging Features Value for Money 90 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 91 Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A7c

Nikon 1 V3

Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A6600