Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5R

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.