Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 3 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the NEX-5T.

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

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T20 to give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.