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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 14 months before the NEX-5T making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-5T 
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2012More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-5T

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-5T 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the NEX-5T.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
69
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,169 $400