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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
68

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Replaced the Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was released 8 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X-S20 scores versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony a5100

		

		

			
 X-S20 a5100 
IntroducedMay 2023August 2014Fresher by 107 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 a5100 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a5100

		

		

			
 X-S20 a5100 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 comes with exterior measurements 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 a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-S20 versus the a5100.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and a5100 is 72 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and a5100.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer X-S20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography factors
Sony a5100 Portrait photography factors
84
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
72
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Sony a5100 Street photography info
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 heavier than others in class (491g)
82
 screen tilts up and down
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
87
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (750 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
68
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery power (400 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
 low fps (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography information
Sony a5100 Travel photography information
77
 good battery (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others in class (491 grams)
80
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 has touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
86
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 good battery (750 per charge)
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (400 shots)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 includes external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (491 grams)
34
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha a5100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 425 179
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 86 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 491g (1.08 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $448