Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Released June 2022
(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
- Released August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z30 was unveiled 8 years after the NEX-5T which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z30 scores vs the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony NEX-5T
| Z30 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2022 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 108 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon Z30
| NEX-5T | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony NEX-5T
| Z30 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 features outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z30 vs the NEX-5T.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and NEX-5T is 79 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and NEX-5T.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z30 to deliver extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2022-06-29 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 35 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL25 | 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, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $650 | $400 |