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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 4 years later than the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2012More recent by 54 months

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

 NEX-5R Fujifilm X-T20 

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

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-5R 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

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

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the NEX-5R.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-5R is 83 and 89 respectively.

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

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

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5R Street photography info
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography features
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
68
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
76
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
31
touchscreen
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $750