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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 7 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-5 
ReleasedSeptember 2017June 2010Fresher by 89 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the NEX-5.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-5 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to offer more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5 Street photography info
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
52
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography advice
77
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 25
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"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 796
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $599