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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony NEX-5N
Fujifilm X-A2 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | October 2011 | Newer by 40 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-A2
NEX-5N | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-5N
Fujifilm X-A2 | NEX-5N | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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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 |