Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5R

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.