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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-5 
RevealedJanuary 2018June 2010Newer by 94 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography advice
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging highlights
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 361g (0.80 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 796
Other
Battery life 450 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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