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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 3 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NEX-5N 
ReleasedAugust 2015October 2011Fresher by 47 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NEX-5N 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NEX-5N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
58
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (460 shots)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
33
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2011-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos 460 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $550