Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.