Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony NEX-5T
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2021 |  | August 2013 | Newer by 98 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper 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 type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Sony 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 |