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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
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
  • Launched October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-5N 
LaunchedDecember 2016October 2011More recent by 63 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-5N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-5N.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
61
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (410 shots)
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
58
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
86
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
62
selfie friendly screen
has face detect focusing
does not have image stabilization
video res low (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic port
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 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 331g (0.73 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 pictures 460 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $550