Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 4 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T100 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the NEX-5T.

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

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T100 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.