Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5
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84 Overall
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![Fujifilm X-T30 front Fujifilm X-T30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-T30/Fujifilm-X-T30-front.jpg)
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89 Imaging
54 Features
58 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Released February 2019
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
- Released June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 8 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the NEX-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony NEX-5
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 106 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Fujifilm X-T30
NEX-5 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-5
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with external 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-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the NEX-5.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-5 is 82 and 89 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-5.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-02-14 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (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 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
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 score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $899 | $599 |