Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a5100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was brought out 5 years after the a5100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T200 & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T200 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T200 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 against the a5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and a5100 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T200 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-T200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.