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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores against the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedMay 2015August 2012Fresher by 34 months

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

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

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

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-5R 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

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

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the NEX-5R.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-5R is 83 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-5R.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X-T10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography advice
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging highlights
34
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
31
touchscreen capability
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 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 51000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Style of battery 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $750