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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony NEX-5T

 HS20 EXR NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 NEX-5T HS20 EXR 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony NEX-5T

 HS20 EXR NEX-5T 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the NEX-5T.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and NEX-5T is 58 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (730g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (730g)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony NEX-5T
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $400