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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was announced 10 years later than the NEX-5R and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-S20 grades vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-5R 
RevealedMay 2023August 2012Fresher by 131 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kClearer display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 NEX-5R X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-5R 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 against the NEX-5R.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and NEX-5R is 72 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and NEX-5R.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
84
 has manual focus
 great MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 heavier than others in class (491 grams)
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
87
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (750 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
68
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
77
 good battery pack (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 great MP (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (491 grams)
73
 has focus by touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
75
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (491 grams)
31
 touchscreen
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2012-08-29
Body design 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 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 86 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 750 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $750