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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 2 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm F800EXR NEX-5 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 NEX-5 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm F800EXR NEX-5 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the NEX-5.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography info
Sony NEX-5 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (232 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
52
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Alpha NEX-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-25 2010-06-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 69
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.2
DXO Low light rating 143 796
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $599