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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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 February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

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.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-5N 
LaunchedFebruary 2019October 2011Newer by 90 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

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

 NEX-5N Fujifilm X-T30 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-5N 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

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

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
58
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography details
80
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (460 per charge)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-5N
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2011-10-03
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 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
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
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 380 photos 460 photos
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $899 $550