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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).

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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
Photography Glossary

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