Sony Alpha NEX-5N with Fujifilm X-A3 Overview
Let's compare FujiFilm X-A3 with Sony Alpha NEX-5N.
These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras.
Fujifilm X-A3 was released in 2016, and Sony NEX-5N in 2011.
X-A3 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-5N 5 years older.
5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of X-A3 is greater than that of Alpha NEX-5N. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (X-A3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony NEX-5N, the maximum ISO is greater by 19200.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha NEX-5N has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the X-A3 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Fujifilm X-A3 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Fujifilm X-A3 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
X-A3 |
Alpha NEX-5N |
| Brand |
FujiFilm
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Sony
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| Model |
X-A3 |
Alpha NEX-5N |
| Announced |
August, 2016 |
October, 2011 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Fujifilm X |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
51 |
116 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
920k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
77 |
25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area |
369.0 mm² |
365.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
4912 x 3264 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
25600 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
100 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
410 shots |
460 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-W126 |
NPFW50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
339 g |
269 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
117 x 67 x 40 mm |
111 x 59 x 38 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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