Sony NEX-5R vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100S Review.
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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Fujifilm X100S

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony NEX-5N NEX-5N vs NEX-5R
Successor:	Sony NEX-5T NEX-5R vs NEX-5T	Fujifilm X100T X100S vs X100T
General
Model Number:	NEX-5R	X100S
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$750.00	$1299.95
Street Price:	$499.00	$1,099.00
Date Available:	2012-10-31	2013-03-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.4 oz (466 g) includes batteries, kit lens	15.8 oz (449 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 39 mm)	5.0 x 2.9 x 2.1 in. (127 x 74 x 54 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor APS HD
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	16.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	368.16mm² (23.60mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.78 microns	4.82 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	X-Trans II
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Not needed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	910
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)	4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 2160 (20.7 MP, Other), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 6400 x 2160 (13.8 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.7
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)	1920x1080 (60p/30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC	H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	n/a
Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS	Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 8 elements in 6 groups, Super EBC coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	35mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	23mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)	f/2 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram with built-in 3-stop ND filter)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		10 - 200 cm 3.9 - 78.7 in
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	body threads w/ adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; up to 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution	3x digital zoom in Movie mode only
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking	Intelligent Hybrid AF (Contrast Detect AF/Phase Detect AF), Area/Multi
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Hybrid / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	(Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder)	Hybrid Optical/Electronic. Optical: Reverse Galilean viewfinder with electronic bright frame display, 0.5x magnification, ~90% coverage; EVF: 0.48-inch, 2360K-dot LCD, ~100% coverage; 15mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, built-in eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.8
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	460,000 dots (153,000 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600	Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100, 12800 and 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot	256-zones metering, Multi, Average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight), Auto Portrait Framing	Motion Panorama, Film Simulation, Advanced Filter (Pop Color, Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Partial Color, High Key, Low Key, Soft Focus), Multiple Exposure.
Self Timer:	2 or 10; 3/5 shots in 10 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction	Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, 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	ISO 1600: 50cm - 9m / 1.6 ft to 29.5 ft
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 0.7 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable)	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Trigger Only
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG	.RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC	H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	24.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	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,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RMT-DSLR1/2 IR Wireless	Mechanical shutter release cable
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2	Mini (Type C) HDMI, Screw-in mechanical shutter release cable socket, Micro USB port has microphone input (only with MIC-ST1 and adapter sold separately)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.91
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.91
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		0.99
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		16
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		5.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		8
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		5.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		8
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.32 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.034 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.46 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.011 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full Autofocus, Multi AF mode = 0.349s
Startup Time:		1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.0 seconds	4.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	330 shots	330 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50	Proprietary NP-95
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-95 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home	CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)	Viewer: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, High Definition Hybrid Viewfinder (OVF / EVF), Intelligent Hybrid AF, Full HD video at up to 60fps.