Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony a5100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 19 months before the a5100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and a5100 is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and a5100.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony a5100 will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind in sensor tech.