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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 8 years after the NEX-5T which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the NEX-5T 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-5T

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5T 
LaunchedSeptember 2021August 2013Newer by 98 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-5T 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the NEX-5T.

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

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5T is 82 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
80
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
80
good battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
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) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $400