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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 3 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2015October 2011Newer by 40 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-5N 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions 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-A2 versus Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-5N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
57
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
58
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography highlights
78
great battery life (410 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
70
great battery (460 shots)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
70
screen is selfie friendly
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
33
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 269 gr (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 All around 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 shots 460 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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 1 1
Launch price $370 $550