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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 6 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-5N 
IntroducedSeptember 2017October 2011Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

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

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-5N 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the NEX-5N.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-5N is 85 and 89 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography information
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
58
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
77
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery power (460 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging information
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2011-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 460 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $550