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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

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

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 7 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5T 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2013Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-S10 

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-5T 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the NEX-5T.

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

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

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

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

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
75
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
heavier than competition in class (465g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography highlights
85
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
68
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
76
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (465g)
77
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
70
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)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $999 $400