Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has got exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-5N is 74 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.