Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-5N is 76 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 should have an edge in sensor technology.