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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony NEX-5N
Fujifilm X-A5 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | January 2018 | ![]() | October 2011 | Fresher by 78 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-A5
NEX-5N | Fujifilm X-A5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-5N
Fujifilm X-A5 | NEX-5N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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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 |