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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-5N
(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
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2016October 2011More recent by 53 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-5N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-5N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Street photography advice
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
58
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography details
72
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
70
good battery life (460 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
34
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 460 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $550