Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony a5000

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 3 years after the a5000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 has external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and a5000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and a5000.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T20 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.