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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was manufactured 9 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-T200 NEX-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2020June 2010Fresher by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2780k920kCrisper display (+1860k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony NEX-5

 Fujifilm X-T200 NEX-5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 versus the NEX-5.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and NEX-5 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T200 and NEX-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T200 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography features
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
52
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
79
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
no image stabilization
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-T200Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T200 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-01-22 2010-06-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum 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 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,780k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 796
Other
Battery life 270 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $599