Fujifilm X100T vs Sony NEX-5T — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 16 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X100T
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Sony · Mirrorless · 16.1 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Sony NEX-5T
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X100T and the Sony NEX-5T are both APS-C mirrorless cameras, but they serve two different shooting styles. The X100T, released in 2015, is a fixed-lens compact built for everyday walk-around photography. The NEX-5T, from 2013, is an interchangeable-lens body designed around the Sony E mount, so the lens can change as your needs change. The NEX-5T is the smaller and lighter camera of the two. It measures 111 x 59 x 39 mm against 127 x 74 x 52 mm for the X100T, and it weighs 276 g against 440 g, a difference of 164 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2015 | 2013 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
October 2, 2015 | August 27, 2013 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 127 x 74 x 52 mm | 111 x 59 x 39 mm |
| Camera weight | 440 g | 276 g |
| Optics | 54/100 | 55/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X100T is the camera to buy if you want to frame through a viewfinder. It has a built-in electronic viewfinder, while the NEX-5T has none and depends entirely on its rear screen. Their sensor specifications match, though: both pair an APS-C CMOS sensor with about 16 megapixels, so resolution and cropping room are practically the same. For moving subjects, the NEX-5T has the stronger numbers. It shoots at 10 fps against 6 fps for the X100T, and it offers 99 autofocus points against 49. Its native ISO range is also wider, running from 100 to 25600, while the X100T spans 200 to 6400. Neither camera has in-body stabilisation, and both cap the shutter at 1/4000 second. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
16 MP050 | 16.1 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4896 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.6 x 15.8 | 15.6 x 23.4 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
EXR Processor II | Bionz |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
64003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 990300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoBoth cameras keep video as a casual capability rather than a headline feature. Full HD is the maximum resolution on each, and each lists 60 fps as its maximum frame rate. That suits family clips and web sharing, though neither body offers 4K. The X100T is the better pick for interval shooting, because it has built-in timelapse. The NEX-5T does not, so time-lapse sequences there need external triggering. The two also write different files, with the X100T recording H.264 and the NEX-5T recording MPEG-4. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Features | 58/100 | 54/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X100T has a built-in flash, which gives you fill light for indoor portraits without carrying anything extra. The NEX-5T has none, though both cameras support external flash units. The X100T's rear screen is also much sharper, at 2360000 dots against 921600, which makes focus checks and playback detail easier to judge. The NEX-5T answers with a touchscreen, so settings and focus points can be set by touch rather than buttons alone. Both cameras offer WiFi for wireless transfer, but only the X100T has Bluetooth. Each has a 3-inch LCD that flips out, and neither includes GPS or weather sealing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
23600001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBattery life is a match: both cameras are rated for 330 shots per charge. Each has a single card slot, so there is no second card for overflow or backup, and neither charges over USB. The card formats differ. The X100T takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I support for faster writing. The NEX-5T accepts the same SD family plus Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo cards, an option if you already own Sony media. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion NP-95 | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
330 shots1505000 | 330 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The X100T suits street and travel photographers who want one ready camera. It frames through a built-in electronic viewfinder, offers a fill flash for indoor light, and records timelapse without accessories. Its sharper rear screen and Bluetooth alongside WiFi round out a complete fixed-lens package.
If you are building a lens collection or photographing motion, the NEX-5T is the better base. Its Sony E mount accepts whatever focal length the job needs, and its 10 fps burst with 99 autofocus points suits fast subjects. It is also the smaller and lighter body. The two share the APS-C sensor format, practically the same resolution and the same Full HD ceiling, so the choice rests on the viewfinder, the lens system and the controls.