Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was manufactured 17 months later than the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and NEX-5R is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.