Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
- Launched September 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 8 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony NEX-5N
| Fujifilm X-A7 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2019 |  | October 2011 | Newer by 97 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 2760k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1840k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-A7
| NEX-5N | Fujifilm X-A7 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5N
| Fujifilm X-A7 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the NEX-5N.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-5N is 86 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-5N.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A7 to give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-09-11 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,760 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| 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 speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 320g (0.71 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 440 photographs | 460 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $700 | $550 |
