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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
58 Overall
55

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 11 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony NEX-5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5 
RevealedSeptember 2021June 2010Newer by 137 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 NEX-5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the NEX-5.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5 is 82 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to render more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
72
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Sony NEX-5 Street photography info
79
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 does not have image stabilization
76
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
79
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
52
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
80
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 built-in flash
 does not have selfie friendly screen
59
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
81
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
68
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging details
36
 has touchscreen
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic jack
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
28
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2010-06-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $599