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
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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-5N
| Fujifilm X-A5 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |