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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 4 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-5R 
LaunchedAugust 2016August 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-5R Fujifilm X-A3 

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

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-5R 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the NEX-5R.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A3 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
88
great battery life (410 per charge)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
73
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
31
touchscreen functionality
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $480 $750