Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D5500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D5500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon D5500

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D5500 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T20 were released 2017 and Nikon D5500 was released 2015. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T20	2017
Nikon D5500	2015

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T20 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D5500 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D5500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T20	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D5500	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5500 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T20	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon D5500	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

ISO range

Nikon D5500 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T20. Nikon D5500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T20 has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T20	200-12800
Nikon D5500	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-T20 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5500 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5500 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T20
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5500

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5500 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T20	8
Nikon D5500	5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D5500 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D5500 weighs 420 gr (equal to 0.93 lb) which is 10% heavier than Fujifilm X-T20 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T20	383 gr 0.84 lb
Nikon D5500	420 gr 0.93 lb