Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5R

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.