Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5R

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony NEX-5R is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T20 were released 2017 and Sony NEX-5R was released 2012. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T20 2017
Sony NEX-5R 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony NEX-5R has a "Sony APS-C"-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
Sony NEX-5R 75 mm
Sony APS-C 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

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony NEX-5R has 16 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
Sony NEX-5R 16 MP
16032768 pixels
4912 x 3264

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 50 % larger resolution than Sony NEX-5R. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony NEX-5R has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T20. Sony NEX-5R 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
Sony NEX-5R 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T20
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-5R

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 Sony NEX-5R can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T20 8
Sony NEX-5R 10

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 Sony NEX-5R 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.

Fujifilm X-T20 weighs 383 gr (equal to 0.84 lb) which is 39% heavier than Sony NEX-5R and its 276 gr (or 0.61 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T20 383 gr
0.84 lb
Sony NEX-5R 276 gr
0.61 lb

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-5R Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-5R, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Name Fujifilm X-T20 Sony NEX-5R
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Release Year 2017 2012
Release Date 2017-01-19 2012-08-29
MSRP 899 USD 649 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 16 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Focus Points 325 25
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 920000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic (Optional)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Frames per second 8 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone, cable release) Yes (Optional RMT-DSLR1)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony NEX-5R
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
Lithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 330 shots
Width 118 mm 111 mm
Height 83 mm 59 mm
Depth 41 mm 39 mm
Weight 383 gram 276 gram