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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 8 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NEX-5N 
IntroducedOctober 2019October 2011Newer by 99 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NEX-5N 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 features external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-5N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
82
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
58
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
excellent megapixels (26MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
good battery pack (460 shots)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging information
36
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 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 - 460 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,000 $550