Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 7 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides outer dimensions 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-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-5N is 82 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-5N.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.