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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 8 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5R 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2012More recent by 99 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-5R Fujifilm X-S10 

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5R 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the NEX-5R.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-5R is 73 and 89 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-S10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Street photography highlights
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
more heavy than competition (465g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
86
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
68
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
76
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
73
features touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography features
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
31
touchscreen capability
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2012-08-29
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $999 $750