Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5R

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z30 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z30 was introduced 9 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z30 grades vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 has outside measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z30 compared to the NEX-5R.

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

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z30 to deliver more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Z30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.