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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out 3 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-5R 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2012More recent by 42 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

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

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

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

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-5R 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

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

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S features outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the NEX-5R.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.

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

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

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Street photography highlights
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
68
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
72
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
73
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging highlights
35
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-08-29
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $750