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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

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

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 7 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-5T 
IntroducedJanuary 2021August 2013More recent by 91 months
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-E4 

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

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-5T 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the NEX-5T.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to deliver more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

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

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

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
88
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
77
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2013-08-27
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 58 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $849 $400