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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

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

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 3 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-5T 
RevealedAugust 2016August 2013More recent by 37 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-A3 

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

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-5T 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the NEX-5T.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A3 to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
64
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
87
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2013-08-27
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO100)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 410 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $480 $400