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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A7
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 6 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2018October 2011Fresher by 78 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-A5 

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

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the NEX-5N.

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

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

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5N Street photography info
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
58
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
88
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2011-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 450 shots 460 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $550