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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Launched May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was introduced 11 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X-S20 matches up vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 X-S20 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2011Fresher by 142 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kClearer display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-5N X-S20 

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

 X-S20 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony NEX-5N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X-S20 against the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and NEX-5N is 72 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S20 to render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger X-S20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
heavier than competition (491 grams)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
87
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (750 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
58
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 shots)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
77
great battery pack (750 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (491g)
71
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (750 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition (491 grams)
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2011-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
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 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 750 photos 460 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,299 $550