Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony a5100

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 2 years after the a5100 which is quite a sizable gap 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 a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony a5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the a5100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and a5100 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and a5100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.