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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was brought out 3 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-5N 
LaunchedMay 2015October 2011Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-T10

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-T10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-5N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
58
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2011-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 51000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 350 photos 460 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $800 $550