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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 10 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2021June 2010Fresher by 130 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the NEX-5.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography highlights
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
88
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 58 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lbs) 287 gr (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $849 $599