Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony NEX-5 and Fujifilm X100T side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony NEX-5 has external dimensions of 111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5″) and weighs 287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X100T has external dimensions of 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.05″) and weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony NEX-5 and the Fujifilm X100T. Sony NEX-5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Fujifilm X100T. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm X100T has a built-in lens but Sony NEX-5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on NEX-5, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Sony NEX-5 and the Fujifilm X100T Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony NEX-5 and Fujifilm X100T.
Comparison image of the Sony NEX-5 and the Fujifilm X100T Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony NEX-5 and Fujifilm X100T.
Top View Comparison image of the Sony NEX-5 and the Fujifilm X100T Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony NEX-5 is significantly lighter (153g ) than the Fujifilm X100T which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on NEX-5, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Alpha NEX-5 nor Fujifilm X100T provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony NEX-5 and Fujifilm X100T's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony NEX-5 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Fujifilm X100T has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to NEX-5.
