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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 7 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony NEX-5R

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-5R 
RevealedSeptember 2019August 2012Newer by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k920kClearer display (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NEX-5R Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5R

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-5R 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the NEX-5R.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A7 to show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
73
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
31
touchscreen functionality
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,760k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 440 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $750