Sony NEX-5 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5
Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Sony NEX-5N NEX-5 vs NEX-5N
General
Model Number:	NEX-5	XP50
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$199.95
Street Price:	$699.99	$237.51
Date Available:	2010-07-15	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	17.7 oz (502 g) includes batteries, kit lens	6.2 oz (175 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.4 x 1.6 in. (111 x 60 x 40 mm)	3.9 x 2.7 x 1.0 in. (99 x 68 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Fujifilm
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	14.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.16 microns	1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	69
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	796
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other)	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.7	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MPEG-4
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	n/a
Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS	Fujinon Zoom, 13 elements in 11 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)	F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide) F4.9 / F8 (Tele) with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		9 - 80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached	Up to 6.8x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection	Contrast Detection; Center / Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	13.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom	Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL 256-zone metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama	SR AUTO, Natural Light with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Under water, Under water (Wide), Under water (Macro), Party, Flower, Text, Motion panorama
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction	Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100	Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 70 cm - 3.1 m / 2.3 ft.-10.2 ft.; Telephoto : Approx.70 cm - 2.7 m / 2.3 ft. - 8.9 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MPEG-4
Included Memory:		95.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR Wireless
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.77
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.77
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	17
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	38
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.44 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.44 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.257 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.75 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.115 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second
Startup Time:	1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	330 shots	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50	Proprietary NP-45A
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or silver.	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Waterproof (5m/16.4ft), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Dustproof, 1080p Full HD Video. Available in black, blue, orange, silver and green.