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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

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

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Launched February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 5 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-5T 
IntroducedFebruary 2019August 2013More modern by 67 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

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

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

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the NEX-5T.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-5T is 82 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to result in more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
82
manual focus
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
80
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
77
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2013-08-27
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $899 $400