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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 9 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5N 
IntroducedOctober 2020October 2011More recent by 110 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-S10 

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys outer dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the NEX-5N.

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

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

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

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S10 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
75
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography info
86
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
excellent resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
76
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
71
better than average battery pack (460 shots)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography features
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2011-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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)
Highest 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 3.2 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 465g (1.03 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
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 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 325 photographs 460 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $550