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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z700EXR was manufactured 20 months prior to the NEX-5N which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z700EXR scores versus the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony NEX-5N

 Z700EXR NEX-5N 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 NEX-5N Z700EXR 
AnnouncedOctober 2011February 2010Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony NEX-5N

 Z700EXR NEX-5N 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z700EXR compared to the NEX-5N.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z700EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (158 grams)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (460 shots)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
55
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (158g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery (460 shots)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
33
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (158 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony NEX-5N
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Also called as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-10-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $550