Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 7 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to give more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.