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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

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

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 6 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-5T 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019August 2013More modern by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k922kSharper screen (+1838k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-A7 

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

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-5T 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got external measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the NEX-5T.

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

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A7 to produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
88
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
has focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 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 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $700 $400