In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm and Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | 16-50mm lens | 16-50mm lens |
| Height | 5.88 cm | 6.65 cm |
| Width | 11.08 cm | 11.69 cm |
| Depth | 3.89 cm | 3.9 cm |
| Weight | 218 g | 280 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Black | Brown | Silver |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
| SENSOR | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixel | 16.3 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | X-Trans CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 16,700,000 pixels | - |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,100,000 pixels | 16,300,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Image Processor | BIONZ | EXR Processor II |
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| LENS | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 XC OIS |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 75mm | 24 - 76mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 60 cm |
| Macro Focus Range | - | 30cm |
| Max View Angle | 83 degree(s) | 83.2 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual (by ring), motorised drive | Manual |
| Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | 10 groups / 12 elements |
| Filter Size | 40.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | ED glass, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology |
| FOCUSING | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 99 | 49 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
| Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Smile Shutter | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
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| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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| Native ISO | 100-25600 | - |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, spot, average |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 256 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View, anti-motion blur | Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, party/indoor, fireworks, multiple exposure, flower, sports mode, sunset, beach, night (tripod), snow, portrait enhancer |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white) |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | - |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 3600 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | - |
| Retouch | Face retouch | - |
| DISPLAY | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | - |
| Display Format | 921,600 pixels | 920,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
| Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Colour control |
| FLASH | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, wireless off-camera control |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| MEMORY | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | 16 GB SDHC |
| Image Storage | 4912 x 3264 4912 x 2760 3568 x 2368 3568 x 2000 2448 x 1624 2448 x 1376 |
4896 x 3264 4896 x 2760 3456 x 2304 3456 x 1944 2496 x 1664 2496 x 1408 3264 x 3264 2304 x 2304 1664 x 1664 |
| Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | 1 x Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) | Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots | Photo shooting - 350 shots |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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| Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
| FEATURES | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 5.6 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
| Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, DLNA support, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), Superior Auto mode, By Pixel Super Resolution technology, Clear Image Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, Wi-Fi Direct | Auto power save, digital noise reduction, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera RAW processing, Motion Panorama, Eye-Fi Card Ready, no anti-aliasing filter, date stamp, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, Advanced SR AUTO mode |
| OTHERS | Sony Alpha NEX 5RL + 16-50mm | Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm |
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| Included Accessories | Lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, flash carrying case | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities, MyFinePix Studio |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |