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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 10 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5 
RevealedOctober 2020June 2010Newer by 127 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the NEX-5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-5 is 73 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-5.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-S10 to show extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Street photography advice
75
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
more heavy than competition (465g)
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography advice
86
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
52
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
76
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (465g)
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (465g)
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2010-06-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 287 gr (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 325 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $999 $599