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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D5200
  • Updated by Nikon D5500
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Nikon D5300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 2 years after the D5300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the D5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon D5300

 Fujifilm X-T20 D5300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2014More modern by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 D5300 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D5300

 Fujifilm X-T20 D5300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5300 has specifications of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the D5300.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and D5300 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and D5300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography info
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Nikon D5300
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
Nikon D5300 Sports photography advice
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
66
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Travel photography camera
76
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
80
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5300 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
72
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D5300
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon D5300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon D5300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-01-18 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 54 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 480g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1338
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $429