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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-5N 
LaunchedAugust 2016October 2011Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-5N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-5N.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A3 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
64
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography factors
87
good battery life (410 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
70
great battery pack (460 per charge)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no microphone port
33
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2011-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD 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 speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
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 shots 460 shots
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $480 $550