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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 24 months later than the NEX-5N which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-5N 
LaunchedSeptember 2013October 2011More recent by 24 months

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

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-M1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the NEX-5N.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-5N is 87 and 89 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (460 CIPA)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
31
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
33
touch screen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
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 score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 460 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $550