Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E4 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-5
Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 130 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-5
Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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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 |