Sony NEX-5N vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-5N and the Fujifilm FinePix JV100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony NEX-5N was introduced in October 2011 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony NEX-5N Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony NEX-5N
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony NEX-5N and Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

      PROS

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 460 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 77
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony NEX-5N

      Sony NEX-5N
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-5N over Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

      Sony NEX-5N vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-3
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony NEX-5
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Sony NEX-3N
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-5T
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-7
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony NEX-C3
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Sony NEX-F3
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 50S II
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      Fujifilm JV100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JV100 over Sony NEX-5N.

      Sony NEX-5N vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) vs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 10 MB

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      Fujifilm JV200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony a1
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      Full Frame

      50.1 MP

      Fujifilm JV150
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Canon G16
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Panasonic GX85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic FZ35
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony NEX-5N Fujifilm FinePix JV100
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Light269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony NEX-5N Fujifilm FinePix JV100
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony NEX-5N has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony NEX-5N very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony NEX-5N also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Sony NEX-5N.

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      Sony NEX-5N with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Sony NEX-5N features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony NEX-5N is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony NEX-5N it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix JV100 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony NEX-5N comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 460 shots and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony NEX-5N has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-5N, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JV100. Sony NEX-5N can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m. Sony NEX-5N has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Proprietary. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony NEX-5N.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony NEX-5N body has dimensions of 111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5") and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 body has dimensions of 93 x 55 x 21 mm (3.66 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Sony NEX-5N weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

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      59 mm

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      93 mm

      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony NEX-5N and Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      Sony NEX-5N and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      74
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 460 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      40
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 460 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      83
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 460 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony NEX-5N and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 and give them scores of 64 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 77
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      73
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony NEX-5N

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 460 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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