Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z30 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was announced 10 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z30 scores versus the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 has outside measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z30 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and NEX-5N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z30 to result in more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z30 will have a benefit in sensor technology.