Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5N

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.