Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Released January 2021
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 8 years later than the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-5R
Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-5R | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 103 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+700k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Fujifilm X-E4
NEX-5R | Fujifilm X-E4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-5R
Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got physical measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-5R.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to offer you more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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


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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-01-27 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Total lenses | 58 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 364 gr (0.80 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 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 | 380 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $849 | $750 |