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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP120
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 6 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm XP130 NEX-5N 
IntroducedJanuary 2018October 2011Fresher by 77 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm XP130

 NEX-5N Fujifilm XP130 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm XP130 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger Fujifilm XP130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 shots)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP130
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery pack (460 shots)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-24 2011-10-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 460 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $171 $550