Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.