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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-5N 
IntroducedJanuary 2017October 2011More recent by 65 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-5N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography information
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
58
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
76
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
36
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2011-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 350 images 460 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $900 $550