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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced 3 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the NEX-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013June 2010More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions 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-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the NEX-5.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-5 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-5.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-M1 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
MP count good (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging factors
31
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 330g (0.73 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $599