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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 5 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony NEX-5R

 Fujifilm X-T100 NEX-5R 
LaunchedMay 2018August 2012Fresher by 70 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Fujifilm X-T100

 NEX-5R Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-5R

 Fujifilm X-T100 NEX-5R 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications 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-T100 versus Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the NEX-5R.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and NEX-5R is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T100 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (448 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
74
better than average battery (430 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average (448 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
73
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (448g)
31
touchscreen enabled
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $750