Clicky

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
58 Overall
55

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The X-S20 was launched 13 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X-S20 scores versus the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony NEX-5

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-5 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2010Newer by 158 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kClearer display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 NEX-5 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-5

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-5 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outer measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 compared to the NEX-5.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and NEX-5 is 72 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and NEX-5.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S20 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photography Glossary	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
84
 manual focus
 MP count high (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
72
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 heavier than average (491 grams)
76
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
87
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
52
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography advice
77
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count high (26MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (491g)
59
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography details
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
68
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 heavier than average (491 grams)
28
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no microphone support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	

		

			
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2010-06-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 86 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,299 $599