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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 9 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the NEX-5R 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-5R

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5R 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2012More modern by 110 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

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

 NEX-5R Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5R 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

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

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the NEX-5R.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5R is 82 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to give you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
MP count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography details
80
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
80
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count high (26MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
73
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging info
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
screen is touchscreen
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2012-08-29
Body design 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 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $750