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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Launched September 2013
Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced very close to the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-5T 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2013Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

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

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the NEX-5T.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-5T is 87 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
69
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
77
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
31
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2013-08-27
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Price at launch $399 $400