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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was introduced 13 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NEX-5 scores against the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony FX30

 NEX-5 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-5

 FX30 NEX-5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022June 2010More recent by 149 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k920kClearer screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony FX30

 NEX-5 FX30 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 features external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5 against the FX30.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and FX30 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and FX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony FX30 to show greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than average (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
Sports photography with Sony FX30
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (570 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX30 Landscape photography factors
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging information
Sony FX30 Vlogging information
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
heavier than average (646 grams)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony FX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-07 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287 gr (0.63 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 570 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $599 $1,800