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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 10 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5N 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2011More modern by 121 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

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

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5N 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

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

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the NEX-5N.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5N is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

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

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to produce greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
MP count excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
great battery life (460 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
36
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2011-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 383g (0.84 pounds) 269g (0.59 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 Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 460 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $550