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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 20 months prior to the NEX-5T making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony NEX-5T

 Fujifilm HS30EXR NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 NEX-5T Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony NEX-5T

 Fujifilm HS30EXR NEX-5T 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the NEX-5T.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and NEX-5T is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687g)
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $430 $400