Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2019 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 74 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 2760k |  | 922k | Sharper 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A7 | Sony 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 |