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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
Sony NEX-5N
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm XP30 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Fujifilm XP30

 NEX-5N Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony NEX-5N

 Fujifilm XP30 NEX-5N 
RevealedAugust 2011October 2011Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (460 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography factors
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery life (460 shots)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Alpha NEX-5N
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