Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 2 months earlier than the NEX-5R and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features physical dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-5R is 80 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.