Sony NEX-5R vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-5R and the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, 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-5R was introduced in August 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro was introduced in August 2000. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-5R over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Sony NEX-5R.

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.

Screen

Sony NEX-5R has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a 2.0" Fixed screen with 200k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony NEX-5R very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony NEX-5R 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.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 90% coverage.Sony NEX-5R does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Sony NEX-5R 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 S1 Pro features a 16.4 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 240.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 320 - 1,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sony NEX-5R 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 S1 Pro can take pictures up to 3040 x 2016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2340 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sony NEX-5R has Sony E lens mount and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony NEX-5R it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro nothing can be done. On Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony NEX-5R nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony NEX-5R comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro comes with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony NEX-5R has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-5R, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. Sony NEX-5R can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.

Flash

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Sony NEX-5R 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-5R and 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

Sony NEX-5R body has dimensions of 111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54") and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 125 x 80 mm (5.83 x 4.92 x 3.15"). Sony NEX-5R weighs 276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz).

Sony NEX-5R

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

111 mm

59 mm

148 mm

125 mm

59 mm

125 mm

39 mm

80 mm