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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89 Imaging
62 Features
62 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Successor is Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was announced 9 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X-S20 matches up against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony a5000

		

		

			
 X-S20 a5000 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2014Fresher by 115 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k461kSharper screen (+1379k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 a5000 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a5000

		

		

			
 X-S20 a5000 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outer 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-S20 compared to the a5000.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and a5000 is 72 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and a5000.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S20 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer X-S20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a5000 Portrait photography highlights
84
 manual focus
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
70
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Sony a5000 Street photography highlights
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 more heavy than others (491 grams)
78
 screen tilts
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Sony a5000 Sports photography details
87
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
59
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
Sony a5000 Travel photography advice
77
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count high (26MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (491g)
78
 better than average battery pack (420 shots)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (750 per charge)
77
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
Sony a5000 Vlogging details
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 more heavy than others (491g)
32
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha a5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 86 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
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 quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
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
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 420 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $448