Updated (September, 2011): Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs Sony NEX-5N

Fujifilm Finepix X10

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm Finepix X10

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.0
Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus
Great macro
1 cm
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Tunnel
Sony Alpha NEX-5

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Runner-up

Sony Alpha NEX-5

"High quality video mode"
dpreview.com | talking about the NEX-5's video-quality
"The NEX's image quality is consistent with previous Sonys - generally rather good though not quite as good as the raw sensor data shows it could be."
dpreview.com | talking about the NEX-5's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
920k dots
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
12.2 EV
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor size
Large sensor
APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X10

Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Focus points More focus points 49 vs 25
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Set focus accurately within the frame
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
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More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-5

Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 69.0 vs 50.0
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Around 40% better image quality
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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Around 10% larger screen
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
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Around 6.5x larger sensor
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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The NEX-5's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Color depth Better color depth 22.2 bits vs 20.5 bits
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Distinguishes 1.7 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.2 EV vs 11.3 EV
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0.9 f-stops more dynamic range
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Size Smaller 111x59x38 mm vs 117x70x57 mm
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Around 50% smaller
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 796 ISO vs 245 ISO
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The NEX-5 has excellent image quality 1.7 f-stops higher ISO than the X10
True resolution Higher true resolution 14 MP vs 12 MP
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Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 2.2"
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More than 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 287 g vs 350 g
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Around 20% lighter
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 330 shots vs 300 shots
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10% more shots per battery charge
Sony Alpha NEX-5 Learn more about
the Sony NEX-5
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Fujifilm Finepix X10
69 vs 54
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Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm Finepix X10. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$797 - $947 with 10-30mm lens

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Focus points Significantly fewer focus points
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen size Larger screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$499 - $500

Screen type Has an OLED screen
Screen size Larger screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$450

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies

Sony Alpha NEX-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-F3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$600 with 18-55mm lens

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Size Slightly larger
Sony NEX C3

Sony NEX C3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$548 with 16mm lens

Overall image quality Slightly better image quality
True resolution Higher true resolution
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly slower
Sony Alpha NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$689 with 18-55mm lens

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Storage slots Has more storage slots
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Dynamic range Less dynamic range

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