Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm XP30 was released at a similar time to the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony NEX-5N
Fujifilm XP30 | NEX-5N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm XP30
NEX-5N | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony NEX-5N
Fujifilm XP30 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | October 2011 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the NEX-5N.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and NEX-5N.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 460 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $240 | $550 |